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Gentry, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Gentry – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38631144   NAID File Unit: 38631142     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495399

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: Clay

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38631144

NAID File Unit: 38631142

Microform: M1818

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