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Bodie, Reuben – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Reuben Bodie – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38370649   NAID File Unit: 38370647     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484229

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: New Orleans

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38370649

NAID File Unit: 38370647

Microform: M1818

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