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(FORM 24.)

David Hicks, Private Co., "B", 5th Reg't U.S.C. Cav. was born Woodford Co., Ky., was enlisted the 17th day of August, 1864, at Lexington, Ky, by Thos. H. Moore, and was mustered in the 20 day of August, 1864, at Lexington, Ky, by Thos. H. Moore, for 3 years.

At the time of enlistment he was 25 years old, and 5 fee 8 inches high, Black complexion, Black eyes, Black hair, by occupation a Laborer. He died 2nd day October, 1864, at Saltville, Va.

Capt. Chas T. Grear was commanding officer, and Robert Mack first sergeant at time of soldier's death. [[strikethrough]] The following are the names of one or more of his company who enlisted at or about the same time and place):     enlisted     day of   186  , and      enlisted     day of    , 186  . [[/strikethrough]]

REMARKS.

1. If a slave, that fact and name of owner will be noted here.
2. Any other peculiar fact or event connected with soldier's history will also be noted.

He was a slave of Robert Hicks Woodford Co., Ky.
Joined company at Original Organization
Killed in action at Saltville, Va.
Jacob Green and David Middleton, Co. Musicians at date of soldier's death.
Berry Wilson and Thomas Wilson, Sergt in Co. at date of soldier's death.
Samuel Hilber and Henry Higgins, names immediately preceding or following name of soldier at Co. Roll Call.

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