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Smith, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Smith – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38695160   NAID File Unit: 38695158     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19498140

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chicago

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Student

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Gray

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Record Info

NAID: 38695160

NAID File Unit: 38695158

Microform: M1818

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