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Shields, Barron – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Barron Shields – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55868066   NAID File Unit: 55868064     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19442575

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 23,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Howard

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Howard

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Griffe

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55868066

NAID File Unit: 55868064

Microform: M1993

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