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Allen, John – Age 16, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

John Allen – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38951117   NAID File Unit: 38951115     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19453997

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 12, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hartford

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Ohio

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38951117

NAID File Unit: 38951115

Microform: M1817

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