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Barnes, Walter – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Walter Barnes – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38951928   NAID File Unit: 38951925     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19454243

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Covington

Residence

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

County born: Scott

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38951928

NAID File Unit: 38951925

Microform: M1817

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