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Smith, Frank – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Frank Smith – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38407681   NAID File Unit: 38407678     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486461

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: SUFFOLK

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38407681

NAID File Unit: 38407678

Microform: M1818

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