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Forson, Antony – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Antony Forson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38480090   NAID File Unit: 38480088     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490210

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Todd

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38480090

NAID File Unit: 38480088

Microform: M1818

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