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Smith, William – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Smith – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38408357   NAID File Unit: 38408354     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486526

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 24, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Fair

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38408357

NAID File Unit: 38408354

Microform: M1818

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