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Kennedy, John – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Kennedy – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38392396   NAID File Unit: 38392394     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485529

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38392396

NAID File Unit: 38392394

Microform: M1818

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