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De Shay, Addeson F – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Addeson F De Shay – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38429257   NAID File Unit: 38429255     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487841

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: NATCHEZ

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Bright

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 38429257

NAID File Unit: 38429255

Microform: M1818

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