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Hinton, Willis – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Willis Hinton – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38386891   NAID File Unit: 38386887     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485193

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38386891

NAID File Unit: 38386887

Microform: M1818

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