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Matthews, Willis – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Willis Matthews – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22261645   NAID File Unit: 22261643     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19472458

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: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22261645

NAID File Unit: 22261643

Microform: M1818

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