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Anderson, Van Buren – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Van Buren Anderson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38788656   NAID File Unit: 38788654     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19399787

Company: J

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38788656

NAID File Unit: 38788654

Microform: M1817

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