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Bell, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Bell – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22197550   NAID File Unit: 22197547     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19469460

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: camp nelson

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: Woodford

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22197550

NAID File Unit: 22197547

Microform: M1818

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