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Ward, George W – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George W Ward – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38413372   NAID File Unit: 38413369     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486834

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Clinton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Negro

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wooly

Record Info

NAID: 38413372

NAID File Unit: 38413369

Microform: M1818

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