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Ward, Jacob – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jacob Ward – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38413413   NAID File Unit: 38413410     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486850

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38413413

NAID File Unit: 38413410

Microform: M1818

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