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Skillman, Harry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Harry Skillman – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38917011   NAID File Unit: 38917008     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443292

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 7th District

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38917011

NAID File Unit: 38917008

Microform: M1817

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