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Virnix, Stephen – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Stephen Virnix – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38412512   NAID File Unit: 38412510     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486804

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Wilkinson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38412512

NAID File Unit: 38412510

Microform: M1818

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