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Adams, Edward – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Adams – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38366727   NAID File Unit: 38366725     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19483996

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38366727

NAID File Unit: 38366725

Microform: M1818

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