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Bates, Ely – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ely Bates – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38369321   NAID File Unit: 38369319     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484188

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Emmit

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: gry

Hair color: crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38369321

NAID File Unit: 38369319

Microform: M1818

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