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Combs, Abraham – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Abraham Combs – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38955620   NAID File Unit: 38955617     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19455216

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 23,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

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: 38955620

NAID File Unit: 38955617

Microform: M1817

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