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Wisham, Robert – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wi-Y AND Misc Cards

Robert Wisham – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wi-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38468688   NAID File Unit: 38468686     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wi-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489626

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Pittsylvania

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38468688

NAID File Unit: 38468686

Microform: M1818

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