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Smith, William H – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

William H Smith – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38747017   NAID File Unit: 38747015     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501165

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: River hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38747017

NAID File Unit: 38747015

Microform: M1818

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