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Hughes, Philip – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Philip Hughes – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38961575   NAID File Unit: 38961572     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456721

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Owensboro

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Union

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38961575

NAID File Unit: 38961572

Microform: M1817

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