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Alber, John – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Alber – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38271522   NAID File Unit: 38271520     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478297

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Iowa

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SPRINGFIELD

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38271522

NAID File Unit: 38271520

Microform: M1818

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