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Sherrod, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

William Sherrod – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38916817   NAID File Unit: 38916815     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443234

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Jessamine

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38916817

NAID File Unit: 38916815

Microform: M1817

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