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Shields, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Henry Shields – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38916850   NAID File Unit: 38916847     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443239

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 3, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Jessamine

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38916850

NAID File Unit: 38916847

Microform: M1817

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