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Ames, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Ames – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38272273   NAID File Unit: 38272270     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478392

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Quincy

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Ridley

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38272273

NAID File Unit: 38272270

Microform: M1818

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