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Skelton, John D – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John D Skelton – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38360869   NAID File Unit: 38360866     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483692

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: July 24, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38360869

NAID File Unit: 38360866

Microform: M1818

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