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Bethel, Dick – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Dick Bethel – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38952457   NAID File Unit: 38952455     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19454418

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 18, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38952457

NAID File Unit: 38952455

Microform: M1817

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