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Shelby, David – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

David Shelby – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42581192   NAID File Unit: 42581189     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457487

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clinton

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42581192

NAID File Unit: 42581189

Microform: M1822

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