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Leeks, William – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Leeks – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38352370   NAID File Unit: 38352368     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483304

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pillow

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Heyward

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38352370

NAID File Unit: 38352368

Microform: M1818

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