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Dillis, Major – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Major Dillis – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38378156   NAID File Unit: 38378153     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484713

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

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Residence

State born: Africa

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38378156

NAID File Unit: 38378153

Microform: M1818

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