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Cantwell, James – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

James Cantwell – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22250017   NAID File Unit: 22250014     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19471639

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 18, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smithland

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Custer

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22250017

NAID File Unit: 22250014

Microform: M1818

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