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Ward, Melgar – Age 35, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Melgar Ward – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38321198   NAID File Unit: 38321196     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482124

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38321198

NAID File Unit: 38321196

Microform: M1818

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