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Viney, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Viney – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38412459   NAID File Unit: 38412457     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486788

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 11, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Kingston

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Gallia

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38412459

NAID File Unit: 38412457

Microform: M1818

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