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Cissell, Charles – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Charles Cissell – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38900896   NAID File Unit: 38900893     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437954

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

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

County born: Marion

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38900896

NAID File Unit: 38900893

Microform: M1817

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