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Priest, Samuel – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Priest – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38403236   NAID File Unit: 38403233     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486165

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19, 1864

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Warren

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Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: black

Hair color: crief

Record Info

NAID: 38403236

NAID File Unit: 38403233

Microform: M1818

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