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Carpenter, Ellis – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Ellis Carpenter – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38732171   NAID File Unit: 38732169     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500392

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 6, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Brandon

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38732171

NAID File Unit: 38732169

Microform: M1818

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