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Bledsoe, James – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Bledsoe – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38337420   NAID File Unit: 38337418     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482627

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: June 20, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38337420

NAID File Unit: 38337418

Microform: M1818

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