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Shepherd, Charles – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Charles Shepherd – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55447931   NAID File Unit: 55447928     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19454540

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Wisconsin (Wis. or Wisc.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PRAIRIE DU CHIEN

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Fauquier

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55447931

NAID File Unit: 55447928

Microform: M2000

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