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Harrison, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Harrison – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38483047   NAID File Unit: 38483045     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490344

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Union

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Tobacconist

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38483047

NAID File Unit: 38483045

Microform: M1818

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