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Norman, Shelby – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Shelby Norman – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38645349   NAID File Unit: 38645347     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496063

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 18, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

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

County born: Spencer

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38645349

NAID File Unit: 38645347

Microform: M1818

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