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Pierson, Philip – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Philip Pierson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38402291   NAID File Unit: 38402287     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486084

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Burke

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38402291

NAID File Unit: 38402287

Microform: M1818

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