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Herskell, Milton – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Milton Herskell – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38246437   NAID File Unit: 38246434     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476975

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38246437

NAID File Unit: 38246434

Microform: M1818

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