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Hughes, William – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Hughes – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38437807   NAID File Unit: 38437804     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488344

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Tensas

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38437807

NAID File Unit: 38437804

Microform: M1818

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