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Compiled service records typically contain card abstracts of a soldier's original muster and hospital rolls, descriptive books, lists of deserters, returns, notational cards, and possibly enlistment papers, casualty sheets, death reports, prisoner of war papers, and correspondence. Unique to the records of the USCT are deeds of manumission, oaths of allegiance, proof of ownership, certificates of monetary award, and bills of sale.…More
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Annotation added: Apr 1864 (6 US Col H Arty) Loss Apr 12/64 Ft. Pillow. Missing in Action
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Annotation added: May 1864 (7 USCol Lt Arty) Absent wounded at Fort Pillow, Now at Mound...
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Annotation added: Age 39 years
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Annotation added: Henry Clarke
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Annotation added: in Mound City Hosp, Ill
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Annotation added: Absent, wounded in action at Fort Pillow Apr 12, 1864
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Annotation added: Promoted from Corpl Co. "J" 3rd Ills Cav Vols
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Annotation added: I had the party arrested Lt Daniel Van Horn
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Some of the black regiments were formed from ex-slaves who had gathered at Corinth and at Memphis. This card mentions the formation of the 6 US Colored Heavy Artillery at Corinth. After the heavy loss at Battle of Fort Pillow, the 6 USCHA was re-designated the 11 US Colored Troops.steve_cole commented on this image. (01 Mar 2012)
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Annotation added: On list of sick & Conval(esence) prisoners at Columbia SC. Gunshot wound...
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Annotation added: I entered the service of the US Feb 21st, 1862 as private in the 14th...
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Source Information
Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served with the United States Colored Troops: Infantry Organizations, 8th through 13th, including the 11th (new).. Original data from: The National Archives
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