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Shepard, Henry – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Henry Shepard – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38808493   NAID File Unit: 38808490     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19409248

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 3, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Princess Anne

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38808493

NAID File Unit: 38808490

Microform: M1817

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