Matt Henderson – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38634743 NAID File Unit: 38634741 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery
Regiment: 12 artillery
ID: 19495546
Company: B
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: July 12, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county: Jessamine
Enlisted town: Camp Nelson
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Fayette
Town born:
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 28
Height: 5’ 3“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38634743
NAID File Unit: 38634741
Microform: M1818
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