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Bowman, Syrus – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Syrus Bowman – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38503383   NAID File Unit: 38503380     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491455

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bridgeport

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Columbia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38503383

NAID File Unit: 38503380

Microform: M1818

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