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Ponds, William – Age 33, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Ponds – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38402677   NAID File Unit: 38402675     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486130

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: Halifax

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38402677

NAID File Unit: 38402675

Microform: M1818

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