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Somers, Burney – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Burney Somers – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38747127   NAID File Unit: 38747124     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501212

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Frankfort

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38747127

NAID File Unit: 38747124

Microform: M1818

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