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Martin, Preston – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Preston Martin – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38253544   NAID File Unit: 38253542     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477313

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Knox

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38253544

NAID File Unit: 38253542

Microform: M1818

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