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Sheppard, Plato – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Plato Sheppard – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45806828   NAID File Unit: 45806825     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19421877

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 18, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fernandina

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: ST. HELENA ISLAND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45806828

NAID File Unit: 45806825

Microform: M1823

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