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Walker, David – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

David Walker – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38412809   NAID File Unit: 38412806     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486808

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Wilkinson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38412809

NAID File Unit: 38412806

Microform: M1818

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