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Sherman, William – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Sherman – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38406735   NAID File Unit: 38406732     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486398

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38406735

NAID File Unit: 38406732

Microform: M1818

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