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Spry, Robert – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Robert Spry – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38460919   NAID File Unit: 38460917     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489249

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 13,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Rutherford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38460919

NAID File Unit: 38460917

Microform: M1818

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