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Brown, Edward – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Brown – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38371914   NAID File Unit: 38371897     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484290

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

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

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38371914

NAID File Unit: 38371897

Microform: M1818

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