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Sales, Nathan – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nathan Sales – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38495064   NAID File Unit: 38495061     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491007

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smithland

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38495064

NAID File Unit: 38495061

Microform: M1818

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