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McGruder, Aaron – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Aaron McGruder – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22316680   NAID File Unit: 22316678     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475154

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 2, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22316680

NAID File Unit: 22316678

Microform: M1818

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