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Hedrick, Lee – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lee Hedrick – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38385770   NAID File Unit: 38385768     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485068

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MILLIKENS BEND

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38385770

NAID File Unit: 38385768

Microform: M1818

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