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Gillum, Austin – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Austin Gillum – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38708795   NAID File Unit: 38708792     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19498999

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 17, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW BERNE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Bertie

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38708795

NAID File Unit: 38708792

Microform: M1818

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