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Eggan, Henry – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Henry Eggan – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22309361   NAID File Unit: 22309358     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474816

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Copiah

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22309361

NAID File Unit: 22309358

Microform: M1818

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