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Wells, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

John Wells – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38749881   NAID File Unit: 38749877     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501347

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 23, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38749881

NAID File Unit: 38749877

Microform: M1818

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