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Cansler, Joseph – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Cansler – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38373639   NAID File Unit: 38373637     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484433

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

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Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38373639

NAID File Unit: 38373637

Microform: M1818

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