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Harris, Reuben – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Reuben Harris – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38385007   NAID File Unit: 38385005     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485023

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38385007

NAID File Unit: 38385005

Microform: M1818

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