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Helms, Jacob – Age 36, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jacob Helms – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38684442   NAID File Unit: 38684439     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497360

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: March 28, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

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

County born: Meade

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38684442

NAID File Unit: 38684439

Microform: M1818

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