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Henderson, Howard – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Howard Henderson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38385884   NAID File Unit: 38385882     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485084

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Dark Brown

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38385884

NAID File Unit: 38385882

Microform: M1818

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