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Hughes, Andrew – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Andrew Hughes – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38484823   NAID File Unit: 38484820     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490435

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 22,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Crittenden

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38484823

NAID File Unit: 38484820

Microform: M1818

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