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Hughes, Robert G – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Robert G Hughes – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38484947   NAID File Unit: 38484945     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490461

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

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

County born: Crittenden

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38484947

NAID File Unit: 38484945

Microform: M1818

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