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Briscoe, Shad – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Shad Briscoe – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38899361   NAID File Unit: 38899358     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437434

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

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

County born: Scott

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38899361

NAID File Unit: 38899358

Microform: M1817

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