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Brown, Silas G – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Silas G Brown – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38372546   NAID File Unit: 38372543     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484362

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 21, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Greene

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38372546

NAID File Unit: 38372543

Microform: M1818

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