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Butler, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Butler – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38373345   NAID File Unit: 38373342     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484412

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Columbus

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38373345

NAID File Unit: 38373342

Microform: M1818

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