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Jefferson, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Jefferson – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38349974   NAID File Unit: 38349971     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483180

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38349974

NAID File Unit: 38349971

Microform: M1818

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