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Smith, William – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Smith – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38408342   NAID File Unit: 38408340     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486511

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Simpson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38408342

NAID File Unit: 38408340

Microform: M1818

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