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Slenderheels, Samuel – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Slenderheels – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38808966   NAID File Unit: 38808963     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19409575

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 20, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: JAMAICA

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: York

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38808966

NAID File Unit: 38808963

Microform: M1817

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