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Turner, Howard – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Howard Turner – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38868936   NAID File Unit: 38868933     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19429722

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

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

County born: Boyle

Town born: 

Occupation: Mechanic

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38868936

NAID File Unit: 38868933

Microform: M1817

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