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Cowan, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Cowan – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38679487   NAID File Unit: 38679485     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19496970

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Piketon

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Russell

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38679487

NAID File Unit: 38679485

Microform: M1818

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