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Eckels, Albert – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Albert Eckels – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38284899   NAID File Unit: 38284896     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479357

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pickering

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Memphis

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38284899

NAID File Unit: 38284896

Microform: M1818

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