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Wesley, John – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

John Wesley – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38749935   NAID File Unit: 38749933     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501353

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

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: 38749935

NAID File Unit: 38749933

Microform: M1818

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