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Parker, Francis – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Francis Parker – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38401125   NAID File Unit: 38401123     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486038

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Craven

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38401125

NAID File Unit: 38401123

Microform: M1818

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