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Somerville, Joseph – Age 38, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Somerville – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38361461   NAID File Unit: 38361458     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483726

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: June 21, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Tipton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Record Info

NAID: 38361461

NAID File Unit: 38361458

Microform: M1818

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