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Hershey, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Hershey – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38436663   NAID File Unit: 38436660     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488277

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Wilkinson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38436663

NAID File Unit: 38436660

Microform: M1818

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