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Williams, Edward – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Williams – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38416177   NAID File Unit: 38416174     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487051

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: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

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

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 38416177

NAID File Unit: 38416174

Microform: M1818

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