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Ford, John – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Ford – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38580758   NAID File Unit: 38580754     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492931

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 21,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Providence

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: ALEXANDRIA

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38580758

NAID File Unit: 38580754

Microform: M1818

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