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Blanton, Sandy – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Sandy Blanton – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38337410   NAID File Unit: 38337398     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482622

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 26, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38337410

NAID File Unit: 38337398

Microform: M1818

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