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Matthews, Willis – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Willis Matthews – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38689015   NAID File Unit: 38689013     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497732

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MAYSVILLE

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Wilkinson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38689015

NAID File Unit: 38689013

Microform: M1818

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