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Winston, Samuel – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Winston – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38365951   NAID File Unit: 38365949     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483965

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cairo

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38365951

NAID File Unit: 38365949

Microform: M1818

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