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Nathan Bedford Forrest in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
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Name: Nathan Bedford Forrest
Age at Enlistment: 41
Enlistment Date: 1 May 1861
Rank at enlistment: Captain
State Served: Tennessee
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Promoted to Full Lt Col on 01 Oct 1861.Commissioned an officer in the Tennessee 3rd Cavalry Regiment on 01 May 1861.Promoted to Full Brig-Gen on 21 Jul 1862.Promoted to Full Colonel on 01 Feb 1862.Mustered out on 21 Jul 1862.Commissioned an officer in the Confederate States Gen. & Staff Infantry Regiment on 21 Jul 1862.Promoted to Full Major-Gen on 04 Dec 1863.Promoted to Full Lt-General on 28 Feb 1865.

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