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Fountain, Weston – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Weston Fountain – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38344610   NAID File Unit: 38344608     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482908

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 12, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Morgan

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

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: 38344610

NAID File Unit: 38344608

Microform: M1818

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