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Powell, Monroe – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Monroe Powell – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38402909   NAID File Unit: 38402905     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486141

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38402909

NAID File Unit: 38402905

Microform: M1818

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