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Oaten, Silas – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Silas Oaten – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38742818   NAID File Unit: 38742815     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500925

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38742818

NAID File Unit: 38742815

Microform: M1818

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