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Fister, Jack – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jack Fister – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38681790   NAID File Unit: 38681788     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497154

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: DIXON

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: VICKSBURG

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38681790

NAID File Unit: 38681788

Microform: M1818

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