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Smith, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Smith – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38496358   NAID File Unit: 38496356     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491032

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38496358

NAID File Unit: 38496356

Microform: M1818

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