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Pierson, William – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Pierson – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38597995   NAID File Unit: 38597993     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493956

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dk

Record Info

NAID: 38597995

NAID File Unit: 38597993

Microform: M1818

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