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Shields, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Shields – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38262970   NAID File Unit: 38262967     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477895

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Grainger

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38262970

NAID File Unit: 38262967

Microform: M1818

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