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Squire, John – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Squire – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38264704   NAID File Unit: 38264702     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477940

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38264704

NAID File Unit: 38264702

Microform: M1818

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