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Mitchell, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Mitchell – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38256702   NAID File Unit: 38256700     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477490

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Jessamine

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 6’ 1/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38256702

NAID File Unit: 38256700

Microform: M1818

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