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Hoy, Andrew – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Andrew Hoy – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38387736   NAID File Unit: 38387733     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485230

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Mecklenburg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38387736

NAID File Unit: 38387733

Microform: M1818

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