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Harris, Sam – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Sam Harris – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38483017   NAID File Unit: 38483015     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490334

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

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

Enlisted county: Union

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Henrico

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38483017

NAID File Unit: 38483015

Microform: M1818

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