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Damron, William – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Damron – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38238860   NAID File Unit: 38238858     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476589

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29,

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: Madison

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Cleveland

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 38238860

NAID File Unit: 38238858

Microform: M1818

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