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Abern, John – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Abern – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38326486   NAID File Unit: 38326483     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482539

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: September 3, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

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: 38326486

NAID File Unit: 38326483

Microform: M1818

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