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Hunter, Eli – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Eli Hunter – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38388025   NAID File Unit: 38388023     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485229

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38388025

NAID File Unit: 38388023

Microform: M1818

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