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

John Porter – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38744165   NAID File Unit: 38744162     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501009

Company: E

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 (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38744165

NAID File Unit: 38744162

Microform: M1818

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