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Gurth, Burr – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Burr Gurth – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38505959   NAID File Unit: 38505957     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491652

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Allimar

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38505959

NAID File Unit: 38505957

Microform: M1818

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