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Prosson, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Prosson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38493262   NAID File Unit: 38493260     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490907

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAIRO

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: hines

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38493262

NAID File Unit: 38493260

Microform: M1818

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