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Berry, Solomon – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Solomon Berry – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38370161   NAID File Unit: 38370159     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484191

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: colored

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38370161

NAID File Unit: 38370159

Microform: M1818

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