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Perkins, John – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Perkins – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38309101   NAID File Unit: 38309098     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481176

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: January 21, 1865

Enlisted state: Maine (Me.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38309101

NAID File Unit: 38309098

Microform: M1818

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