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Edward, Forrest – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Forrest Edward – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38430492   NAID File Unit: 38430490     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487926

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: NATCHEZ

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38430492

NAID File Unit: 38430490

Microform: M1818

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