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Harris, Willis – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Willis Harris – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38435832   NAID File Unit: 38435829     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488206

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Lafayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 38435832

NAID File Unit: 38435829

Microform: M1818

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