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McElroy, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John McElroy – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38489807   NAID File Unit: 38489805     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490698

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 26, 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: CRITTENDEN

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: yellow

Record Info

NAID: 38489807

NAID File Unit: 38489805

Microform: M1818

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