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Bolton, McLain – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

McLain Bolton – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38419359   NAID File Unit: 38419358     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487238

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Jasper Co.

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38419359

NAID File Unit: 38419358

Microform: M1818

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