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Shannon, Edward – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Edward Shannon – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53682804   NAID File Unit: 53682802     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19440324

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22,

Enlisted state: West Virginia (W. Va. or W.V.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Charleston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Giles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53682804

NAID File Unit: 53682802

Microform: M1994

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