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Shamley, Henry – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Henry Shamley – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605910   NAID File Unit: 53605908     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415289

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cartersville

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Spartanburg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53605910

NAID File Unit: 53605908

Microform: M1994

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