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Alston, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Alston – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22305331   NAID File Unit: 22305328     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474630

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: St Mary's

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: woolly

Record Info

NAID: 22305331

NAID File Unit: 22305328

Microform: M1818

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