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Allston, William – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Allston – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38327224   NAID File Unit: 38327221     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482558

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: September 10, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Calafornia

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38327224

NAID File Unit: 38327221

Microform: M1818

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