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Ford, Allen – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Allen Ford – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38344546   NAID File Unit: 38344543     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482968

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 25, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38344546

NAID File Unit: 38344543

Microform: M1818

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