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Allen, Archer – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Archer Allen – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38367230   NAID File Unit: 38367228     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484017

Company: D

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: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Louis

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38367230

NAID File Unit: 38367228

Microform: M1818

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