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Howard, John – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

John Howard – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38961409   NAID File Unit: 38961407     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456693

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 29, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

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

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38961409

NAID File Unit: 38961407

Microform: M1817

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