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Blue, Augustus – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Augustus Blue – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789966   NAID File Unit: 38789964     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400278

Company: J

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38789966

NAID File Unit: 38789964

Microform: M1817

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