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Edwards, John H – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John H Edwards – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38343670   NAID File Unit: 38343667     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482902

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 5, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Hickman

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 38343670

NAID File Unit: 38343667

Microform: M1818

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