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Griffin, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Griffin – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38583700   NAID File Unit: 38583697     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493115

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Williamsburg

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38583700

NAID File Unit: 38583697

Microform: M1818

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