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Smith, Bill – Age 15, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Bill Smith – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38315255   NAID File Unit: 38315252     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481693

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: SOMMERVILLE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ 23/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38315255

NAID File Unit: 38315252

Microform: M1818

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