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Ransom, John – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

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

NAID: 22320941   NAID File Unit: 22320934     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475369

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Avvil

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22320941

NAID File Unit: 22320934

Microform: M1818

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