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Pierson, Solomon – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Solomon Pierson – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38259353   NAID File Unit: 38259350     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477679

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW YORK CITY

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38259353

NAID File Unit: 38259350

Microform: M1818

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