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Yancy, Henry – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Henry Yancy – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38872601   NAID File Unit: 38872599     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19431009

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Gibson

Town born: 

Occupation: House Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38872601

NAID File Unit: 38872599

Microform: M1817

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