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Knight, Shelby – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Shelby Knight – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42463371   NAID File Unit: 42463369     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19422953

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

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

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42463371

NAID File Unit: 42463369

Microform: M1822

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