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Smith, Wyatt – Age 43, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wyatt Smith – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38460776   NAID File Unit: 38460773     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489221

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Tailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38460776

NAID File Unit: 38460773

Microform: M1818

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