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Smith, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Smith – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38361183   NAID File Unit: 38361180     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483730

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 24, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Buckingham

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38361183

NAID File Unit: 38361180

Microform: M1818

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