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Young, Edward – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Edward Young – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38419041   NAID File Unit: 38419038     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487223

Company: G

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: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Wilson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38419041

NAID File Unit: 38419038

Microform: M1818

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