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Hicks, Bill – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Bill Hicks – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38960791   NAID File Unit: 38960788     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456580

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 7, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Robertson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38960791

NAID File Unit: 38960788

Microform: M1817

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