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Burton, Samuel – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Burton – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38573394   NAID File Unit: 38573392     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492526

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: SCHUYLKILL

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38573394

NAID File Unit: 38573392

Microform: M1818

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