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Porter, George W – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George W Porter – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38455522   NAID File Unit: 38455519     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488917

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: OTTAWA

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blue

Hair color: Light

Record Info

NAID: 38455522

NAID File Unit: 38455519

Microform: M1818

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