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Sams, Arthur – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Arthur Sams – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38359673   NAID File Unit: 38359671     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483656

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: SAVANNAH

Occupation: Bricklayer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38359673

NAID File Unit: 38359671

Microform: M1818

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