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Knight, Austin – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Austin Knight – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38351525   NAID File Unit: 38351523     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483308

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: November 17, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Tod

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38351525

NAID File Unit: 38351523

Microform: M1818

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