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Briggs, George W – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George W Briggs – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38571900   NAID File Unit: 38571897     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492471

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: Providence

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Vermont (Vt.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 6’ 1/2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38571900

NAID File Unit: 38571897

Microform: M1818

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