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Somerville, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Henry Somerville – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38866847   NAID File Unit: 38866844     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19429072

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38866847

NAID File Unit: 38866844

Microform: M1817

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