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Gosh, Silas – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Silas Gosh – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38345810   NAID File Unit: 38345807     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482996

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38345810

NAID File Unit: 38345807

Microform: M1818

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