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Hampton, William – Age 43, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Hampton – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38384455   NAID File Unit: 38384452     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484991

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 10, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hillsborough

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Upperville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Negro

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38384455

NAID File Unit: 38384452

Microform: M1818

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