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Riley, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Riley – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38404512   NAID File Unit: 38404509     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486240

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ???

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: dk

Eye color: brown

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38404512

NAID File Unit: 38404509

Microform: M1818

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