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Smith, James – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Smith – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38460341   NAID File Unit: 38460338     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489179

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Adams

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38460341

NAID File Unit: 38460338

Microform: M1818

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