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Wesley, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Wesley – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38414953   NAID File Unit: 38414950     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486986

Company: C

Year: 1864

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Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Scott

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Occupation: Wagoner

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38414953

NAID File Unit: 38414950

Microform: M1818

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