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Esler, Henry – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Esler – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38343967   NAID File Unit: 38343964     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482918

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: **no state listed**

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38343967

NAID File Unit: 38343964

Microform: M1818

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