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Givens, Berry – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Berry Givens – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38631411   NAID File Unit: 38631409     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495424

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 11, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38631411

NAID File Unit: 38631409

Microform: M1818

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