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Russell, William – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Russell – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38405732   NAID File Unit: 38405730     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486337

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 11, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chillicothe

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Pike

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38405732

NAID File Unit: 38405730

Microform: M1818

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