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Sheppard, John – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 38th US Colored Infantry

John Sheppard – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55834359   NAID File Unit: 55834356     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19433559

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 31, 1865

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55834359

NAID File Unit: 55834356

Microform: M1993

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