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Anderson, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Anderson – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38327392   NAID File Unit: 38327390     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482566

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 23, 1862

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38327392

NAID File Unit: 38327390

Microform: M1818

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