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Horshan, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

John Horshan – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42456803   NAID File Unit: 42456800     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19422022

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 24, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SHELBYVILLE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Cherokee

Town born: 

Occupation: copper smith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42456803

NAID File Unit: 42456800

Microform: M1822

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