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Smith, Silas – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Silas Smith – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38746961   NAID File Unit: 38746958     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501156

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Light Brown (L or Li Brn)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38746961

NAID File Unit: 38746958

Microform: M1818

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