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Ricks, Jerry – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Jerry Ricks – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22293723   NAID File Unit: 22293720     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19474152

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 23, 1865

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Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Edgecombe

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22293723

NAID File Unit: 22293720

Microform: M1818

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