Re: Frank H. (Holcomb) Mason at Libby Prison
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Frank H. (Holcomb) Mason at Libby Prison
Chris Huff 8/18/11
Yes, at age 21 he enlisted as a private in Co.A, OH 42nd Infantry.However, he was not with that unit when captured.
On 2-1-63 he was promoted to Captain in the US Volunteers as aide-de-camp.He later was promoted to adjutant of the OH 12 Cavalry, where he served as a 1st LT.Later promoted, on 11-24-63, to Captain, he was recorded as a prisoner on 10-10-64.He was returned to US command 2-22-65, and was mustered out on 11-14-65.