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Bell, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Bell – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38619257   NAID File Unit: 38619254     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19494876

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

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: 38619257

NAID File Unit: 38619254

Microform: M1818

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