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Smith, William – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

William Smith – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38969985   NAID File Unit: 38969982     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458284

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

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

County born: Garrard

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38969985

NAID File Unit: 38969982

Microform: M1817

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