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Cross, Robert – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Robert Cross – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38476905   NAID File Unit: 38476900     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490024

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Stewart

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38476905

NAID File Unit: 38476900

Microform: M1818

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