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Piget, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Piget – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38357539   NAID File Unit: 38357537     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483563

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: June 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cairo

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Union City

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38357539

NAID File Unit: 38357537

Microform: M1818

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