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Shad, Rafe – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Rafe Shad – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55447802   NAID File Unit: 55447800     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19454522

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55447802

NAID File Unit: 55447800

Microform: M2000

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