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You can access the complete roster at the American Civil War Research Database.

See: http://www.civilwardata.com/demo1.html

Here are just a few found in viewing the first 160 men of 1210 in the index.

Orville A. Baughn

Residence Vanderburg County IN;
Enlisted on 7/31/1861 as a Corporal.
On 7/31/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 24th Infantry
He was discharged for promotion on 5/1/1863
(Estimated date of discharge)
On 5/1/1863 he was commissioned into "F" Co. US CT 46th Infantry
He was dismissed on 11/24/1864
Promotions:
* Capt 5/1/1863 (As of Co. F 46th USCT Inf (est date))

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James H. Bennett

Residence Crawford County IN;
Enlisted on 8/20/1861 as a Private.
On 8/20/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. IN 1st Cavalry
He was discharged for promotion on 4/16/1863
On 4/16/1863 he was commissioned into Field & Staff US CT 46th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 1/30/1866
Promotions:
* Asst Surgeon 4/16/1863 (As of 46th USCT Infantry)

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Frederick A. Bradley

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 5/1/1863 as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 5/1/1863 he was commissioned into "G" Co. US CT 46th Infantry
He Resigned on 5/22/1864
(Estimated date of commission)
Promotions:
* 1st Lieut (As of Co. E)

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Jacob Buchanan

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 5/1/1863 as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 5/1/1863 he was commissioned into "D" Co. US CT 46th Infantry
He Resigned on 10/9/1863
(Estimated date of commission)

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Edward M. Burr

Residence Spencer County IN;
Enlisted on 8/20/1861 as a Qtr Master Serg.

On 8/20/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 1st Cavalry
He was discharged for promotion on 5/5/1863
On 5/5/1863 he was commissioned into Field & Staff US CT 46th Infantry
He was discharged (date not stated)
Promotions:
* Comm Sergt
* 1st Lieut 5/5/1863 (1st Lieut & Commissary 46th USCT Infantry)
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* from company F to Field & Staff

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana
- Index to Compiled Military Service Records

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In April 1863, an organization of African-American troops was commenced in the Mississippi River Valley under the personal supervision of the adjutant-general of the army, Lorenzo Thomas. His first regiment was mustered into service on May 1, 1863, as the First Arkansas Volunteers of African Descent, designated the Forty-sixth Regiment U.S. Colored Troops on May 11, 1864. The First Arkansas would be one of four regiments of African Americans that was raised in Helena (Phillips County), a fortified city and naval port on the Mississippi River.

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