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Evans, Silas – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Silas Evans – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38344089   NAID File Unit: 38344086     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482962

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mound City

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Moore

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38344089

NAID File Unit: 38344086

Microform: M1818

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