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Ensign, 2nd Kentucky (Mounted) Infantry

Thomas Nathan/Nathan T.**, age 20, Private, Captain James W. Moss’ Company, 2nd Regiment Kentucky Infantry,* enlisted July 16, 1861 at Camp Boon/e, Montgomery County/Clarksville,Tenn. having traveled 150 miles to point of rendezvous, by J. W. Moss for 3 years or the war, captured at Fort Donelson February 16, 1862, sent to Camp Douglas, Ill, recorded present August 1, 1862, advanced to 4th Corporal February 27, 1863, promoted Color Sergeant September 21, 1863, appointed Ensign April 18, 1864, recorded as 23 year old Farmer, born in Hickman county, Kentucky, 5’ 9”, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark hair. wounded at Dalles, Georgia May 28, 1864, admitted hospital, recorded as absent in hospital at the August 31, 1864 muster, no further records

* This company subsequently became Company A, 2nd Regiment Kentucky (Mounted) Infantry

** Nathan T. Cannon is the name recorded on his discharge and subsequent appointment as Ensign April 18, 1864

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