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Battis, John L – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

John L Battis – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38729183   NAID File Unit: 38729181     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500205

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Avoyelles

Town born: 

Occupation: Shoemaker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38729183

NAID File Unit: 38729181

Microform: M1818

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