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Herrell, Beckley – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Beckley Herrell – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38960654   NAID File Unit: 38960652     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456565

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Owensboro City

Residence

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

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38960654

NAID File Unit: 38960652

Microform: M1817

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