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Sample, Shepphard D – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Shepphard D Sample – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55765088   NAID File Unit: 55765085     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19410665

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55765088

NAID File Unit: 55765085

Microform: M1993

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