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Howell, Robert – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Robert Howell – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38827438   NAID File Unit: 38827436     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19414507

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38827438

NAID File Unit: 38827436

Microform: M1817

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