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Willis, Gasper – Age 38, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Gasper Willis – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38468061   NAID File Unit: 38468059     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489585

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Adams

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38468061

NAID File Unit: 38468059

Microform: M1818

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