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McGruder, John – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

John McGruder – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38740717   NAID File Unit: 38740713     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500815

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38740717

NAID File Unit: 38740713

Microform: M1818

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