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Ballard, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Ballard – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38230574   NAID File Unit: 38230571     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476139

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38230574

NAID File Unit: 38230571

Microform: M1818

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