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Taylor, John – Age 40, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Taylor – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38410266   NAID File Unit: 38410263     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486646

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 21, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Newton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38410266

NAID File Unit: 38410263

Microform: M1818

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