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Holmes, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

John Holmes – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38736308   NAID File Unit: 38736306     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500584

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Tensas

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38736308

NAID File Unit: 38736306

Microform: M1818

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