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Phelps, Leander – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Leander Phelps – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38309511   NAID File Unit: 38309508     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481197

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: HOPKINSVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38309511

NAID File Unit: 38309508

Microform: M1818

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