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Hays, Wesley – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wesley Hays – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38347992   NAID File Unit: 38347990     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483091

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: September 18, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38347992

NAID File Unit: 38347990

Microform: M1818

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