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Marsh, Handy – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Handy Marsh – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22289552   NAID File Unit: 22289550     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19473935

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: February 12, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW BERNE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Beaufort

Town born: BEAUFORT

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22289552

NAID File Unit: 22289550

Microform: M1818

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