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Taff, John – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Taff – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22297484   NAID File Unit: 22297481     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19474358

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Bern

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hyde

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 22297484

NAID File Unit: 22297481

Microform: M1818

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