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Hunter, Edward – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Hunter – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38437977   NAID File Unit: 38437974     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488375

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Natchez

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38437977

NAID File Unit: 38437974

Microform: M1818

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