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Each index card gives the name of a soldier, his rank, and the unit in which he served. (There are cross-references for names that appeared in the records under more than one spelling and for service in more than one unit or organization.) The index directs you to the full compiled service records of the soldier listed and can be requested from NARA.…More
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This records refers to the records of 1st Sgt Melville Jenks of the 6 US Colored Heavy Artillery. The records are not clear but one form says he died at Andersonville prison. However, there is no record of a Melville Jenks found in the National Park Service NPS data base of prisoners. If he was sent to Andersonville, then this would be one of the few soldiers from a Black regiment to be sent ...moresteve_cole commented on this image. (2 days ago)
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Annotation added: 6 U.S. CHA - 6 US Colored Heavy Artillery
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Annotation added: 54 Illinois Infantry.
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Tucker, Stephen (Pvt) rather than Tucker, Stephan (Pvt). The "e" in Stephen is the same as the "e" in Tucker. Thanks
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Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Illinois. Original data from: The National Archives
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