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Williams, Edward – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Williams – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38416204   NAID File Unit: 38416202     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487055

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1963

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1963

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Cumberland

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38416204

NAID File Unit: 38416202

Microform: M1818

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