William R Porter – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22226426 NAID File Unit: 22226424 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations
Regiment: 12 artillery
ID: 19470769
Company: L
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: September 24, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: Louisville
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Henry
Town born:
Occupation: Laborer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 21
Height: 5’ 8“
Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)
Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)
Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)
Record Info
NAID: 22226426
NAID File Unit: 22226424
Microform: M1818
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