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Smith, John – Age 29, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Smith – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38407930   NAID File Unit: 38407928     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486466

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 30, 1865

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38407930

NAID File Unit: 38407928

Microform: M1818

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