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Franklin, Clayborn – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Clayborn Franklin – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38381104   NAID File Unit: 38381101     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484860

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: House Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38381104

NAID File Unit: 38381101

Microform: M1818

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