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Houston, Samuel – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

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

NAID: 22215291   NAID File Unit: 22215288     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19470274

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: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22215291

NAID File Unit: 22215288

Microform: M1818

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