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Herndon, Houston – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Houston Herndon – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22213978   NAID File Unit: 22213975     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19470249

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 25, 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: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22213978

NAID File Unit: 22213975

Microform: M1818

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