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Doherty, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Henry Doherty – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38956812   NAID File Unit: 38956809     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19455562

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 9, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Cumberland

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 101/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38956812

NAID File Unit: 38956809

Microform: M1817

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