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Smith, Willis – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Willis Smith – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38460754   NAID File Unit: 38460752     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489217

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Kingston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38460754

NAID File Unit: 38460752

Microform: M1818

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