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Sheppard, Anderson – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Anderson Sheppard – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38459213   NAID File Unit: 38459211     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489122

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vidalia

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Concordia

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38459213

NAID File Unit: 38459211

Microform: M1818

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