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Military Service Record of Oscar Shanks, United States Colored Troops: 123rd US Colored Infantry

Oscar Shanks – 123rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 113977491   NAID File Unit: 113977488     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 123rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  123 infantry

ID: 33768219

Company: B

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 12, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

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

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 113977491

NAID File Unit: 113977488

Microform: X

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