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Smith, John – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Smith – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38603499   NAID File Unit: 38603497     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494294

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: Providence

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: PETERSBURG

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Dk

Hair color: Dk

Record Info

NAID: 38603499

NAID File Unit: 38603497

Microform: M1818

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