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Holmes, Elisha – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Elisha Holmes – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38437199   NAID File Unit: 38437197     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488317

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 20, 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: 44

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 38437199

NAID File Unit: 38437197

Microform: M1818

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