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

John Bledson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38275766   NAID File Unit: 38275764     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478624

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18, 1863

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Shelby

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38275766

NAID File Unit: 38275764

Microform: M1818

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