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Martin, John – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Martin – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38396354   NAID File Unit: 38396351     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485742

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38396354

NAID File Unit: 38396351

Microform: M1818

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