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Shields, Harrison – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Harrison Shields – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55405376   NAID File Unit: 55405373     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19436426

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 12,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GRAND GULF

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: lake st. peter

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55405376

NAID File Unit: 55405373

Microform: M2000

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