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Hall, Elias – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Elias Hall – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38383982   NAID File Unit: 38383980     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484984

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38383982

NAID File Unit: 38383980

Microform: M1818

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