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Burns, Ellick – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Ellick Burns – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38846536   NAID File Unit: 38846534     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19420961

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Morehouse

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38846536

NAID File Unit: 38846534

Microform: M1817

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