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Galbraith, William – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Galbraith – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38505401   NAID File Unit: 38505399     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491614

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38505401

NAID File Unit: 38505399

Microform: M1818

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