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Herd, Adolphus – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Adolphus Herd – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38246405   NAID File Unit: 38246403     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476961

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Rutherford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38246405

NAID File Unit: 38246403

Microform: M1818

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