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Oertel, George L – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George L Oertel – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38454148   NAID File Unit: 38454145     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488849

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August , 1862

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St Louis

Residence

State born: Bavaria

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: fair

Eye color: brown

Hair color: brown

Record Info

NAID: 38454148

NAID File Unit: 38454145

Microform: M1818

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