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Shotts, John – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Shotts – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38694595   NAID File Unit: 38694593     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19498124

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 18, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38694595

NAID File Unit: 38694593

Microform: M1818

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