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Phillips, Paul – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Paul Phillips – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38402082   NAID File Unit: 38402080     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486086

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 15, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW ORLEANS

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38402082

NAID File Unit: 38402080

Microform: M1818

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