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Letcher, Robert – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Robert Letcher – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22219455   NAID File Unit: 22219453     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19470456

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 25, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LOUISVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Knoxville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22219455

NAID File Unit: 22219453

Microform: M1818

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