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Nichols, Andrew – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Andrew Nichols – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38400256   NAID File Unit: 38400254     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485963

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38400256

NAID File Unit: 38400254

Microform: M1818

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