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Rader, Ellis C – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ellis C Rader – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38260183   NAID File Unit: 38260181     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477707

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Greene

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38260183

NAID File Unit: 38260181

Microform: M1818

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