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Will, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Will – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38269205   NAID File Unit: 38269203     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19478168

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Garrett

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

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: 38269205

NAID File Unit: 38269203

Microform: M1818

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