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Edskay, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Edskay – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38479157   NAID File Unit: 38479154     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490155

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 14, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Todd

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38479157

NAID File Unit: 38479154

Microform: M1818

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