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Smith, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Smith – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38263987   NAID File Unit: 38263984     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477870

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: Knox

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Knox

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38263987

NAID File Unit: 38263984

Microform: M1818

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