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Garvin, Robert – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Robert Garvin – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22209827   NAID File Unit: 22209825     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19470026

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 7, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Hart

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22209827

NAID File Unit: 22209825

Microform: M1818

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