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Manly, William – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Manly – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38395900   NAID File Unit: 38395897     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485711

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 8, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: Columbus

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38395900

NAID File Unit: 38395897

Microform: M1818

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