Obadiah Egbert – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38628921 NAID File Unit: 38628919 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery
Regiment: 12 artillery
ID: 19495299
Company: I
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: September 21, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: Camp Nelson
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Anderson
Town born:
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 19
Height: 5’ 4“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38628921
NAID File Unit: 38628919
Microform: M1818
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