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Fain, Samuel – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Fain – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38344162   NAID File Unit: 38344160     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482910

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 5, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Alvin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38344162

NAID File Unit: 38344160

Microform: M1818

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