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Ora, Tobias – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Tobias Ora – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38400634   NAID File Unit: 38400631     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486029

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MILLIKENS BEND

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: HANNIBAL

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38400634

NAID File Unit: 38400631

Microform: M1818

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