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Alston, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Alston – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38327247   NAID File Unit: 38327245     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482564

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 4, 1862

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38327247

NAID File Unit: 38327245

Microform: M1818

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