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Barnes, Austin – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Austin Barnes – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789247   NAID File Unit: 38789244     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400024

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hampton

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: light

Eye color: brown

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38789247

NAID File Unit: 38789244

Microform: M1817

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