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Herndon, Henry – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Herndon – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38634903   NAID File Unit: 38634900     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495593

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 21, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38634903

NAID File Unit: 38634900

Microform: M1818

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