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Burns, Eli – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Eli Burns – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38418189   NAID File Unit: 38418187     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487181

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Wilkinson

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38418189

NAID File Unit: 38418187

Microform: M1818

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