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West, Anderson – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Anderson West – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38667446   NAID File Unit: 38667444     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496519

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Jessamine

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38667446

NAID File Unit: 38667444

Microform: M1818

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