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Dinkins, Edward – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Dinkins – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38378208   NAID File Unit: 38378206     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484728

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 13, 1865

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Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

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Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: col'd

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38378208

NAID File Unit: 38378206

Microform: M1818

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