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Upton, Frank – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Frank Upton – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38267122   NAID File Unit: 38267119     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19478081

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 25,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Pickens

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38267122

NAID File Unit: 38267119

Microform: M1818

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