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Redman, Elias H – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Elias H Redman – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38403714   NAID File Unit: 38403712     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486175

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hardy

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38403714

NAID File Unit: 38403712

Microform: M1818

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