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Ellis, Calvin – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Calvin Ellis – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38285225   NAID File Unit: 38285223     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479360

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 5, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38285225

NAID File Unit: 38285223

Microform: M1818

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