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Shine, Homer – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Homer Shine – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38837161   NAID File Unit: 38837158     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19416935

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Jones

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38837161

NAID File Unit: 38837158

Microform: M1817

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