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Edwards, Charles – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Charles Edwards – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38430505   NAID File Unit: 38430502     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487929

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: Gallatin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38430505

NAID File Unit: 38430502

Microform: M1818

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