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Parks, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Parks – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38308510   NAID File Unit: 38308508     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481124

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Joliett

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Tobacconist

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38308510

NAID File Unit: 38308508

Microform: M1818

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