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Breckinridge, Spencer – Age 43, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Spencer Breckinridge – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38416829   NAID File Unit: 38416827     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487117

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

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: 38416829

NAID File Unit: 38416827

Microform: M1818

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