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Hamlin, Elijah – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Elijah Hamlin – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38506043   NAID File Unit: 38506041     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491662

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alliance

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38506043

NAID File Unit: 38506041

Microform: M1818

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