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Cohorn, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Cohorn – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38955362   NAID File Unit: 38955360     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19455125

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16, 1865

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

Enlisted county: Garrard

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Garrard

Town born: Garrard

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38955362

NAID File Unit: 38955360

Microform: M1817

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