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Smith, Sterling – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Sterling Smith – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38720682   NAID File Unit: 38720680     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19499795

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PLYMOUTH

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38720682

NAID File Unit: 38720680

Microform: M1818

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