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Bell, Thomas – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thomas Bell – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38369761   NAID File Unit: 38369759     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484172

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 38369761

NAID File Unit: 38369759

Microform: M1818

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