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Hams, Edward – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Edward Hams – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38959947   NAID File Unit: 38959945     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456422

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 27,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Anderson

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38959947

NAID File Unit: 38959945

Microform: M1817

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