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Bell, Gilford – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Gilford Bell – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22278547   NAID File Unit: 22278544     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19473287

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Kinston

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Nash

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22278547

NAID File Unit: 22278544

Microform: M1818

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