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Harris, Edward – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Harris – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38384908   NAID File Unit: 38384905     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485024

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Authur

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38384908

NAID File Unit: 38384905

Microform: M1818

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