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Coleman, William – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Coleman – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38375168   NAID File Unit: 38375165     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484550

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Willis

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38375168

NAID File Unit: 38375165

Microform: M1818

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