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Williams, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Williams – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38423572   NAID File Unit: 38423570     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487484

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38423572

NAID File Unit: 38423570

Microform: M1818

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