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Anderson, John – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Anderson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38469989   NAID File Unit: 38469987     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19489692

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAIRO

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: NASHVILLE

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38469989

NAID File Unit: 38469987

Microform: M1818

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