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Idaho, Anderson – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Anderson Idaho – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38388274   NAID File Unit: 38388271     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485259

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 24, 1865

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Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Savannah

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38388274

NAID File Unit: 38388271

Microform: M1818

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