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Staples, Henry – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Henry Staples – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38970203   NAID File Unit: 38970201     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458296

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38970203

NAID File Unit: 38970201

Microform: M1817

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