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Bledson, John – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Bledson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38275767   NAID File Unit: 38275764     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478633

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pickering

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38275767

NAID File Unit: 38275764

Microform: M1818

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