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Preston, Ballard W – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ballard W Preston – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38692270   NAID File Unit: 38692268     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497946

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 29, 1865

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

Enlisted county: No county listed

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Tazewell

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 77/8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38692270

NAID File Unit: 38692268

Microform: M1818

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