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Tankard, Henry – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Henry Tankard – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38839138   NAID File Unit: 38839135     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19417758

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: fort morris

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Southampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 73/4“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38839138

NAID File Unit: 38839135

Microform: M1817

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