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Burton, Alfred – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alfred Burton – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38234287   NAID File Unit: 38234285     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476333

Company: K

Year: 1865

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: Gaston

Town born: Gaston

Occupation: Machinist

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

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: 38234287

NAID File Unit: 38234285

Microform: M1818

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