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York, George – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

George York – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38418997   NAID File Unit: 38418994     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487199

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38418997

NAID File Unit: 38418994

Microform: M1818

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