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Handy, Aaron – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Aaron Handy – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55524621   NAID File Unit: 55524619     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464115

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GRAND GULF

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55524621

NAID File Unit: 55524619

Microform: M2000

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