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Davis, Samuel – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Davis – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38377309   NAID File Unit: 38377305     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484657

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: 

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38377309

NAID File Unit: 38377305

Microform: M1818

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