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Edwards, John – Age 37, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Edwards – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38379496   NAID File Unit: 38379494     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484757

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Fredericksburg

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38379496

NAID File Unit: 38379494

Microform: M1818

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