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Anderson, Porter – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Porter Anderson – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38951415   NAID File Unit: 38951413     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19454103

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 13, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LONDON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Knox

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38951415

NAID File Unit: 38951413

Microform: M1817

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