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Smith, Charles – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Charles Smith – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38496213   NAID File Unit: 38496211     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491029

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 24, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Caldwell

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38496213

NAID File Unit: 38496211

Microform: M1818

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