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Houstin, Robert – Age 49, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Robert Houstin – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38387559   NAID File Unit: 38387557     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485204

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Guford

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 49

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38387559

NAID File Unit: 38387557

Microform: M1818

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