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Rance, Shadrack – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Shadrack Rance – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38403525   NAID File Unit: 38403522     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486177

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38403525

NAID File Unit: 38403522

Microform: M1818

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