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Harper, Charles – Age 39, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Charles Harper – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38384664   NAID File Unit: 38384662     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485017

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 10,

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hillsborough

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Negro

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38384664

NAID File Unit: 38384662

Microform: M1818

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