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Hill, James – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Hill – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38386480   NAID File Unit: 38386477     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485167

Company: C

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: 

Town born: Farrell

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38386480

NAID File Unit: 38386477

Microform: M1818

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