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Robertson, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Robertson – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38261015   NAID File Unit: 38261012     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477751

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Knoxville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 38261015

NAID File Unit: 38261012

Microform: M1818

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