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Bacon, Leander – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Leander Bacon – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38788988   NAID File Unit: 38788985     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19399949

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 12, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Albany

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Prattsville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38788988

NAID File Unit: 38788985

Microform: M1817

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