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Bowles, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Bowles – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38232293   NAID File Unit: 38232289     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476185

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: yellow

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 38232293

NAID File Unit: 38232289

Microform: M1818

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