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Boster, George – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Boster – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38422778   NAID File Unit: 38422776     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487428

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38422778

NAID File Unit: 38422776

Microform: M1818

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