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Wells, John – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Wells – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38364618   NAID File Unit: 38364616     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483907

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Petersburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38364618

NAID File Unit: 38364616

Microform: M1818

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