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Turner, Robert – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Robert Turner – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38499278   NAID File Unit: 38499275     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491201

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: Cass

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: Carrollton

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38499278

NAID File Unit: 38499275

Microform: M1818

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