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Sparks, Benjamin H – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin H Sparks – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38361485   NAID File Unit: 38361482     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483732

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 3, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38361485

NAID File Unit: 38361482

Microform: M1818

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