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Harris, Samuel – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Harris – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38385039   NAID File Unit: 38385036     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485033

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 13, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Lynchburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38385039

NAID File Unit: 38385036

Microform: M1818

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