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Oatem, Henry – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Oatem – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38400534   NAID File Unit: 38400532     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486020

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Malvin

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38400534

NAID File Unit: 38400532

Microform: M1818

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