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Hardiway, Bouncer – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Bouncer Hardiway – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38384587   NAID File Unit: 38384584     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484999

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38384587

NAID File Unit: 38384584

Microform: M1818

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