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Griffin, William – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Griffin – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38505799   NAID File Unit: 38505797     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491623

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Larkinsville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38505799

NAID File Unit: 38505797

Microform: M1818

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