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Hunter, Wiley – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wiley Hunter – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38349205   NAID File Unit: 38349203     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483170

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: July 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pillow

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38349205

NAID File Unit: 38349203

Microform: M1818

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