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Poindexter, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Poindexter – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38402588   NAID File Unit: 38402585     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486101

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38402588

NAID File Unit: 38402585

Microform: M1818

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