Randy,
Couple of online sources for more info --
www.rootsweb.com/~orphanhm/csr.htm - This page explains the official military records in the National Archives, and how to get copies. This military record (CSR) will most likely give you the most info on this soldier.
For an overview of KY sources, try
http://www.rootsweb.com/~orphanhm/resource.htm
and
http://www.rootsweb.com/~orphanhm/research.htm
Geoff Walden