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Prior, Samuel – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Prior – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38357928   NAID File Unit: 38357926     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483578

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: December 7, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38357928

NAID File Unit: 38357926

Microform: M1818

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