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Boles, Preston – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Preston Boles – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38370710   NAID File Unit: 38370708     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484252

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38370710

NAID File Unit: 38370708

Microform: M1818

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