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Martin, John – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Martin – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38488793   NAID File Unit: 38488791     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490636

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Lexington

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38488793

NAID File Unit: 38488791

Microform: M1818

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