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Shepherd, Wilson – Age 37, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wilson Shepherd – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38406716   NAID File Unit: 38406713     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486390

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38406716

NAID File Unit: 38406713

Microform: M1818

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