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Meeks, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Henry Meeks – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22317118   NAID File Unit: 22317116     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475167

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River Bridge

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22317118

NAID File Unit: 22317116

Microform: M1818

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