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Jackson, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Jackson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38439023   NAID File Unit: 38439021     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488404

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: Cincinnati

Occupation: Shoemaker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 6’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38439023

NAID File Unit: 38439021

Microform: M1818

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