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Shelby, Alexander – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alexander Shelby – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38650318   NAID File Unit: 38650316     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496264

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 12, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

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

County born: Woodford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38650318

NAID File Unit: 38650316

Microform: M1818

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