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McDonald, Monroe – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Monroe McDonald – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38396914   NAID File Unit: 38396912     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485815

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Bright Yellow

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38396914

NAID File Unit: 38396912

Microform: M1818

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