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

Henry Hamilton – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22211919   NAID File Unit: 22211908     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19470144

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 27, 1865

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

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Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 22211919

NAID File Unit: 22211908

Microform: M1818

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