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Tonkins, Andy – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Andy Tonkins – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38411532   NAID File Unit: 38411530     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486713

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

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Residence

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Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: cold

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38411532

NAID File Unit: 38411530

Microform: M1818

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