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McGinnis, Robert – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Robert McGinnis – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38508186   NAID File Unit: 38508184     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491815

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pomeroy

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Rock Bridge

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38508186

NAID File Unit: 38508184

Microform: M1818

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