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Hampton, Augustus – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Augustus Hampton – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38633026   NAID File Unit: 38633023     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495499

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 25, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Clark

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38633026

NAID File Unit: 38633023

Microform: M1818

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