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Smith, John W – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John W Smith – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38361223   NAID File Unit: 38361220     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483736

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 4, 1862

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: FORT PILLOW

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38361223

NAID File Unit: 38361220

Microform: M1818

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