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Lighton, George – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Lighton – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38394471   NAID File Unit: 38394469     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485661

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38394471

NAID File Unit: 38394469

Microform: M1818

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