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Soaper, Jerry – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Jerry Soaper – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38970050   NAID File Unit: 38970048     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458298

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 16, 1865

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

Enlisted county: Henderson

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Garrett

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38970050

NAID File Unit: 38970048

Microform: M1817

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