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Shanks, Robert – Age 33, Year: 1865 – Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, S-Y AND Misc Cards

Robert Shanks – Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, S-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38757163   NAID File Unit: 38757161     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, S-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  independent artillery

ID: 19501590

Company: 

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Leavenworth

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38757163

NAID File Unit: 38757161

Microform: M1818

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