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Allston, Osborne – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Osborne Allston – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38327212   NAID File Unit: 38327209     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482552

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38327212

NAID File Unit: 38327209

Microform: M1818

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