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Hampton, John – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Hampton – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38384437   NAID File Unit: 38384434     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484985

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 8, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Washington

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Campbell

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38384437

NAID File Unit: 38384434

Microform: M1818

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