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Battle, Austin – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Austin Battle – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38230843   NAID File Unit: 38230840     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476109

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 25,

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: Madison

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Gaston

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38230843

NAID File Unit: 38230840

Microform: M1818

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