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Cecil, Joseph R – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph R Cecil – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38426157   NAID File Unit: 38426155     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487649

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: January 8, 1864

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Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38426157

NAID File Unit: 38426155

Microform: M1818

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