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Dawson, William – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Dawson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38429025   NAID File Unit: 38429022     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487825

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: New York

Occupation: Butcher

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: White

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38429025

NAID File Unit: 38429022

Microform: M1818

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