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Potter, John – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Potter – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22265062   NAID File Unit: 22265059     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19472634

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Bowling Green

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22265062

NAID File Unit: 22265059

Microform: M1818

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