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Barnes, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Barnes – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789300   NAID File Unit: 38789298     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400040

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Gateswelle

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dk

Eye color: Dk

Hair color: Dk

Record Info

NAID: 38789300

NAID File Unit: 38789298

Microform: M1817

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