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Harley, William – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Harley – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38384631   NAID File Unit: 38384628     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485011

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Moore

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38384631

NAID File Unit: 38384628

Microform: M1818

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