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Bingham, Oscar – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Oscar Bingham – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789751   NAID File Unit: 38789749     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400223

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PETERSBURG

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dk.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 38789751

NAID File Unit: 38789749

Microform: M1817

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