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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: 38749880   NAID File Unit: 38749877     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501344

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 31, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38749880

NAID File Unit: 38749877

Microform: M1818

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