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Saunders, David – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

David Saunders – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38262164   NAID File Unit: 38262162     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477800

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38262164

NAID File Unit: 38262162

Microform: M1818

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