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McKinney, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

James McKinney – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38912113   NAID File Unit: 38912111     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19441424

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LOUISVILLE

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Shelby

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 38912113

NAID File Unit: 38912111

Microform: M1817

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