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Christopher, Handy – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Handy Christopher – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38280224   NAID File Unit: 38280222     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478981

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

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Enlisted date: August 31, 1863

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Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

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Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: black

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38280224

NAID File Unit: 38280222

Microform: M1818

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