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Lindsey, John – Age 31, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Lindsey – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38487723   NAID File Unit: 38487721     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490582

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Ballard

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38487723

NAID File Unit: 38487721

Microform: M1818

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