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Smith, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Henry Smith – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38837793   NAID File Unit: 38837790     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19417201

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Suffolk

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38837793

NAID File Unit: 38837790

Microform: M1817

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