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Coleman, Joseph – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Joseph Coleman – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38955433   NAID File Unit: 38955431     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19455161

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 19, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38955433

NAID File Unit: 38955431

Microform: M1817

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