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People, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John People – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38357286   NAID File Unit: 38357283     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483562

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Weakley

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38357286

NAID File Unit: 38357283

Microform: M1818

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