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

John McGruder – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22316730   NAID File Unit: 22316726     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475145

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 2, 1863

Enlisted state: 

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

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22316730

NAID File Unit: 22316726

Microform: M1818

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