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Sherman, Winston – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Winston Sherman – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38262875   NAID File Unit: 38262872     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477862

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 18, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38262875

NAID File Unit: 38262872

Microform: M1818

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