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Birney, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

John Birney – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38817633   NAID File Unit: 38817630     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19412692

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38817633

NAID File Unit: 38817630

Microform: M1817

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