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Darkens, Othes – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Othes Darkens – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38577390   NAID File Unit: 38577387     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492750

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Hagertown

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38577390

NAID File Unit: 38577387

Microform: M1818

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