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Ballard, Handy – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Handy Ballard – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38728880   NAID File Unit: 38728877     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500198

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November ,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River Bridge

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Eastern Shore

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38728880

NAID File Unit: 38728877

Microform: M1818

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