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Ellis, William – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Ellis – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38430773   NAID File Unit: 38430770     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487898

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Adams

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38430773

NAID File Unit: 38430770

Microform: M1818

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