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Reed, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Reed – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38311431   NAID File Unit: 38311428     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481365

Company: J

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 17, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: bro

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38311431

NAID File Unit: 38311428

Microform: M1818

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