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Sherman, Johnson – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Johnson Sherman – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38808553   NAID File Unit: 38808550     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19409365

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Henrico

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black.

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38808553

NAID File Unit: 38808550

Microform: M1817

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