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Armstrong, William – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Armstrong – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38368332   NAID File Unit: 38368330     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484108

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38368332

NAID File Unit: 38368330

Microform: M1818

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