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Wesley, John – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Wesley – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22326565   NAID File Unit: 22326562     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475703

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 5, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River Bridge

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Charlotte

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22326565

NAID File Unit: 22326562

Microform: M1818

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