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Young, Edward – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Young – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38502365   NAID File Unit: 38502363     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491396

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: MEMPHIS

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 38502365

NAID File Unit: 38502363

Microform: M1818

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