Nelson Garvin – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations
NAID: 22209788 NAID File Unit: 22209785 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations
Regiment: 12 artillery
ID: 19470009
Company: M
Year: 1865
Year Enlisted: 1865
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: March 20, 1865
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: BOWLING GREEN
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
County born: Barren
Town born:
Occupation: Blacksmith
Physical Characteristics
Age: 22
Height: 5’ 73/4“
Complexion: Yellow
Eye color: Hazel
Hair color: Blk
Record Info
NAID: 22209788
NAID File Unit: 22209785
Microform: M1818
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