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Day, George – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Day – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38377440   NAID File Unit: 38377437     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484663

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38377440

NAID File Unit: 38377437

Microform: M1818

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