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Smith, Wade – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wade Smith – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38408314   NAID File Unit: 38408312     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486498

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Anson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38408314

NAID File Unit: 38408312

Microform: M1818

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