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Patterson, John – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Patterson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38401388   NAID File Unit: 38401386     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486082

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 10, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: col'd

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38401388

NAID File Unit: 38401386

Microform: M1818

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