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Skidd, Samuel – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Skidd – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38407391   NAID File Unit: 38407388     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486446

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia

County born: Simson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38407391

NAID File Unit: 38407388

Microform: M1818

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