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Craddock, Silas – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Silas Craddock – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38956059   NAID File Unit: 38956056     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19455337

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 19, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: London

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38956059

NAID File Unit: 38956056

Microform: M1817

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