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Shields, Isaac – Age 18, Year: 1864 – Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, S-Y AND Misc Cards – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Isaac Shields – Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, S-Y AND Misc Cards - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22335317   NAID File Unit: 22335314     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: Independent Battery, US Colored Light Artillery, S-Y AND Misc Cards - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  independent artillery

ID: 19475949

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT SCOTT

Residence

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

County born: Hopkins

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22335317

NAID File Unit: 22335314

Microform: M1818

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