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Smook, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Smook – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38695333   NAID File Unit: 38695331     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19498154

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 13, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Covington

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38695333

NAID File Unit: 38695331

Microform: M1818

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