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Charles, John – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Charles – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38574806   NAID File Unit: 38574803     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492610

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: providence

Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

County born: 

Town born: SOUTH KINGSTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38574806

NAID File Unit: 38574803

Microform: M1818

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