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Murrell, Arthur – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Arthur Murrell – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38491343   NAID File Unit: 38491341     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490771

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cairo

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Louis

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38491343

NAID File Unit: 38491341

Microform: M1818

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