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Byrd, John R – Age 31, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John R Byrd – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38373386   NAID File Unit: 38373384     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484426

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 31, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Southampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Butcher

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38373386

NAID File Unit: 38373384

Microform: M1818

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