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McNiel, Cadger – Age 38, Year: 1865 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Cadger McNiel – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22317008   NAID File Unit: 22317005     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475159

Company: 

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: deck hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 6’ 1/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 22317008

NAID File Unit: 22317005

Microform: M1818

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