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Soaper, Andrew – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Andrew Soaper – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38970029   NAID File Unit: 38970026     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458354

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Owensboro

Residence

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

County born: Henderson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38970029

NAID File Unit: 38970026

Microform: M1817

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