William A. Gage documents, 1864.

Gage, William A.

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The 121st Regiment, United States Colored Infantry, was organized at Maysville, Kentucky, on October 8, 1864. The unit served on garrison and guard duty at various points in Kentucky until June, 1865, and was discontinued on June 30, 1865. William A. Gage was mustered into the 12th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry as a Captain. The 12th Ohio Cavalry was organized at Cleveland, Ohio, and mustered in November 24, 1863. The unit served at Camp Chase, Ohio, until February, 1864, and a...

United States. Colored Troops

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On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department established a "Bureau of Colored Troops" to promote the recruitment of African-American soldiers for the Union Army. There had been several African-American regiments raised at various locations before this date, but the Bureau was created to coordinate the organization of regiments from all areas of the country. These regiments became known as the United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). Regiments included infantry, cavalry, light artillery, and...

United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 121st (1864-1865)

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Gage, W.A. (William A.)

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