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Hamilton, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Hamilton – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38244556   NAID File Unit: 38244553     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476851

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 28, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greenville

Residence

State born: North Carolina

County born: 

Town born: Rotherford

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38244556

NAID File Unit: 38244553

Microform: M1818

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