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Turner, Prince A – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Prince A Turner – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38412034   NAID File Unit: 38412031     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486787

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 22, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Urbana

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Marion

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Colored (Col, Col'd or Colo)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38412034

NAID File Unit: 38412031

Microform: M1818

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