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Read, Henry – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Read – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38311262   NAID File Unit: 38311259     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481335

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 19, 1865

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: St Louis

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38311262

NAID File Unit: 38311259

Microform: M1818

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