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Gholson, Edward – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Gholson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38480741   NAID File Unit: 38480738     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490239

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

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

County born: Ballard

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38480741

NAID File Unit: 38480738

Microform: M1818

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