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Alfred, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Alfred – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38228960   NAID File Unit: 38228957     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19475995

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: Knox

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Blount

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38228960

NAID File Unit: 38228957

Microform: M1818

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