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Smith, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Henry Smith – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22231052   NAID File Unit: 22231050     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19470967

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 29, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22231052

NAID File Unit: 22231050

Microform: M1818

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