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Mathews, William – Age 49, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Mathews – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38396614   NAID File Unit: 38396612     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485757

Company: D

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: Virginia (Va.)

County born: [blank]

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 49

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38396614

NAID File Unit: 38396612

Microform: M1818

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