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Shelton, John W – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

John W Shelton – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38865817   NAID File Unit: 38865815     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428723

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1861

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1861

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SAINT LOUIS

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Wayne

Town born: 

Occupation: Machinist

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: blue

Hair color: brown

Record Info

NAID: 38865817

NAID File Unit: 38865815

Microform: M1817

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