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Williams, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Williams – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38416585   NAID File Unit: 38416583     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487071

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: Galloway

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38416585

NAID File Unit: 38416583

Microform: M1818

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