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Combs, Benjamin – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Benjamin Combs – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22204289   NAID File Unit: 22204287     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19469778

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Clark

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 22204289

NAID File Unit: 22204287

Microform: M1818

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