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Upton, John – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Upton – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22235139   NAID File Unit: 22235136     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19471138

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 21, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Kentucky

County born: Edmonson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 22235139

NAID File Unit: 22235136

Microform: M1818

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