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Anderson, Burton – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Burton Anderson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38367765   NAID File Unit: 38367762     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484064

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Milton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: d yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38367765

NAID File Unit: 38367762

Microform: M1818

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