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Porter, John – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Porter – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22320432   NAID File Unit: 22320429     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475341

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: helena

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: memphis

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 22320432

NAID File Unit: 22320429

Microform: M1818

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