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Steurgon, Claxton – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Claxton Steurgon – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38409069   NAID File Unit: 38409067     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486561

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 21, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Circleville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38409069

NAID File Unit: 38409067

Microform: M1818

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