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Reeves, Silas – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Silas Reeves – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38403996   NAID File Unit: 38403994     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486199

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MILLIKENS BEND

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 38403996

NAID File Unit: 38403994

Microform: M1818

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