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Chester, Hezekiah – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Hezekiah Chester – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38575053   NAID File Unit: 38575050     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492608

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW YORK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38575053

NAID File Unit: 38575050

Microform: M1818

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