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Fields, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Samuel Fields – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38734303   NAID File Unit: 38734300     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500510

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Lexington

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38734303

NAID File Unit: 38734300

Microform: M1818

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