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Newsom, John – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Newsom – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22291399   NAID File Unit: 22291397     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19474020

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 24, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW BERNE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Onslow

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 22291399

NAID File Unit: 22291397

Microform: M1818

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