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Divine, John – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Divine – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38378306   NAID File Unit: 38378304     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484717

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: CANTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38378306

NAID File Unit: 38378304

Microform: M1818

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