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Shannon, John – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

John Shannon – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53709836   NAID File Unit: 53709834     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19450388

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Not Known

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53709836

NAID File Unit: 53709834

Microform: M1994

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