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Garey, William – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Garey – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38287501   NAID File Unit: 38287499     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479513

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 25, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: cairo

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Augusta

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38287501

NAID File Unit: 38287499

Microform: M1818

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