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

Austin Barnes – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789246   NAID File Unit: 38789244     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400014

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 (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38789246

NAID File Unit: 38789244

Microform: M1817

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