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Sherman, Ira – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Ira Sherman – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45806850   NAID File Unit: 45806847     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19421885

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 1, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Cattle Driver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45806850

NAID File Unit: 45806847

Microform: M1823

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