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Preston, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Preston – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22226721   NAID File Unit: 22226718     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19470778

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 26, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Blck

Hair color: Blck

Record Info

NAID: 22226721

NAID File Unit: 22226718

Microform: M1818

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