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Goffney, Robert – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Robert Goffney – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38582762   NAID File Unit: 38582758     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493021

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38582762

NAID File Unit: 38582758

Microform: M1818

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