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Hays, Jerry – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jerry Hays – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38436239   NAID File Unit: 38436236     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488233

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Gray

Record Info

NAID: 38436239

NAID File Unit: 38436236

Microform: M1818

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