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Sheppard, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Henry Sheppard – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55834326   NAID File Unit: 55834322     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19433553

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PORTSMOUTH

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PORTSMOUTH

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55834326

NAID File Unit: 55834322

Microform: M1993

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