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Edwards, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Edwards – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22207614   NAID File Unit: 22207612     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19469961

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 2, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

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

County born: Woodford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 22207614

NAID File Unit: 22207612

Microform: M1818

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