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Straton, Manse – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Manse Straton – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38497253   NAID File Unit: 38497251     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491099

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Lyon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: brown

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38497253

NAID File Unit: 38497251

Microform: M1818

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