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Shields, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Henry Shields – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35835826   NAID File Unit: 35835824     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409396

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ellicott's Mills

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: eastern shore

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35835826

NAID File Unit: 35835824

Microform: M1819

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