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Barnwell, Moses – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Moses Barnwell – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789370   NAID File Unit: 38789367     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400075

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Beaufort

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38789370

NAID File Unit: 38789367

Microform: M1817

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