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Hines, Silas – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Silas Hines – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22286226   NAID File Unit: 22286223     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19473769

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 11, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW BERNE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22286226

NAID File Unit: 22286223

Microform: M1818

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