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Sparks, Henry – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Sparks – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38361500   NAID File Unit: 38361498     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483738

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: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38361500

NAID File Unit: 38361498

Microform: M1818

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