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Southern, Alfred – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alfred Southern – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38460825   NAID File Unit: 38460823     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489199

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38460825

NAID File Unit: 38460823

Microform: M1818

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