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Howell, Charles – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Charles Howell – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38387708   NAID File Unit: 38387704     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485220

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: Warrenton

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38387708

NAID File Unit: 38387704

Microform: M1818

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