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Spence, Elija – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Elija Spence – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38316270   NAID File Unit: 38316268     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481727

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Joliet

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 6’ 1/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38316270

NAID File Unit: 38316268

Microform: M1818

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