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Wesley, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Wesley – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38465783   NAID File Unit: 38465781     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489431

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38465783

NAID File Unit: 38465781

Microform: M1818

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