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Scales, Wash – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Wash Scales – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38745905   NAID File Unit: 38745903     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501086

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Rockingham

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 38745905

NAID File Unit: 38745903

Microform: M1818

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