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Skinner, Henry – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Henry Skinner – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38969507   NAID File Unit: 38969504     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458255

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 9, 1865

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

Enlisted county: Henderson

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Henderson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38969507

NAID File Unit: 38969504

Microform: M1817

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