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Rice, William – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Rice – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38358589   NAID File Unit: 38358587     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483627

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 4, 1862

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38358589

NAID File Unit: 38358587

Microform: M1818

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