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Blackburn, George – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Blackburn – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38370475   NAID File Unit: 38370472     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484244

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 1, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Ohio

County born: 

Town born: New Philadelphia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38370475

NAID File Unit: 38370472

Microform: M1818

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