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Slater, George – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Slater – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38496055   NAID File Unit: 38496053     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491028

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Dresden

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38496055

NAID File Unit: 38496053

Microform: M1818

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