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Smith, Frank – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Frank Smith – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38407698   NAID File Unit: 38407696     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486467

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 16, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Southren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38407698

NAID File Unit: 38407696

Microform: M1818

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