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Hughes, Moses – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Moses Hughes – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38387791   NAID File Unit: 38387788     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485216

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38387791

NAID File Unit: 38387788

Microform: M1818

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