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Billups, Harrison – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Harrison Billups – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789706   NAID File Unit: 38789704     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400216

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 19, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38789706

NAID File Unit: 38789704

Microform: M1817

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