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Clay, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Clay – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38625025   NAID File Unit: 38625022     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495160

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: July 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: Marion

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38625025

NAID File Unit: 38625022

Microform: M1818

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