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Vaughan, Riley – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Riley Vaughan – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38412358   NAID File Unit: 38412356     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486781

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MILLIKENS BEND

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Fairfield

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38412358

NAID File Unit: 38412356

Microform: M1818

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