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Anderson, Avery – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Avery Anderson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38367749   NAID File Unit: 38367746     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484055

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: EDGEFIELD

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38367749

NAID File Unit: 38367746

Microform: M1818

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