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Williams, Ralf – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ralf Williams – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38423393   NAID File Unit: 38423391     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487433

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19, 1864

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38423393

NAID File Unit: 38423391

Microform: M1818

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