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Henry, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Henry – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38246221   NAID File Unit: 38246195     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476963

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Buncum

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38246221

NAID File Unit: 38246195

Microform: M1818

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