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Mc Donald, Derry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Derry Mc Donald – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38642263   NAID File Unit: 38642260     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495888

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 25, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Colesburg

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Memphis

Occupation: Hackman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38642263

NAID File Unit: 38642260

Microform: M1818

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