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Shamlin, Frank – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Frank Shamlin – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605931   NAID File Unit: 53605929     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415299

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 53605931

NAID File Unit: 53605929

Microform: M1994

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