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McCain, Prince – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Prince McCain – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38303197   NAID File Unit: 38303195     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480775

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Calhoun

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38303197

NAID File Unit: 38303195

Microform: M1818

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