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Brown, John W – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John W Brown – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38572690   NAID File Unit: 38572688     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492500

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Yorktown

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38572690

NAID File Unit: 38572688

Microform: M1818

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