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Vanmeter, Willis – Age 39, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Willis Vanmeter – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38697311   NAID File Unit: 38697309     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19498326

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MAYSVILLE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Clark

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 61/8“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38697311

NAID File Unit: 38697309

Microform: M1818

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