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First, Walter – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Walter First – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38629784   NAID File Unit: 38629781     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495335

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 25, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOWLING GREEN

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Brn

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38629784

NAID File Unit: 38629781

Microform: M1818

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