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Bess, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Bess – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789629   NAID File Unit: 38789627     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400188

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: August 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38789629

NAID File Unit: 38789627

Microform: M1817

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