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Sheldon, Armstead – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Armstead Sheldon – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38406528   NAID File Unit: 38406526     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486349

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Haime

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38406528

NAID File Unit: 38406526

Microform: M1818

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