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Clarkson, Virgil – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Virgil Clarkson – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38236617   NAID File Unit: 38236612     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476422

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Cumberland

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38236617

NAID File Unit: 38236612

Microform: M1818

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