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Nichols, Ferdinand – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Ferdinand Nichols – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38965817   NAID File Unit: 38965814     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457518

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 8, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

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

County born: Simpson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 38965817

NAID File Unit: 38965814

Microform: M1817

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