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Colbert, Eli R – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Eli R Colbert – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38504155   NAID File Unit: 38504153     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491543

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HUNTSVILLE

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: HUNTSVILLE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38504155

NAID File Unit: 38504153

Microform: M1818

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