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Buey, William – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Buey – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38418015   NAID File Unit: 38418012     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487187

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Catahoula

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38418015

NAID File Unit: 38418012

Microform: M1818

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