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Butler, William – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Butler – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38373355   NAID File Unit: 38373353     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484414

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: colored

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38373355

NAID File Unit: 38373353

Microform: M1818

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