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Edwards, William J – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

William J Edwards – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22309340   NAID File Unit: 22309338     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474813

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mexico

County born: 

Town born: Tampico

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22309340

NAID File Unit: 22309338

Microform: M1818

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