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Perkins, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Henry Perkins – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38862570   NAID File Unit: 38862569     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19427546

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: SHELBYVILLE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38862570

NAID File Unit: 38862569

Microform: M1817

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