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Mathews, George – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

George Mathews – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22221389   NAID File Unit: 22221387     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19470548

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 10,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: Arcade

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22221389

NAID File Unit: 22221387

Microform: M1818

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