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Lindsay, George – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Lindsay – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38394563   NAID File Unit: 38394561     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485703

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Vicksburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38394563

NAID File Unit: 38394561

Microform: M1818

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