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Blye, Alexander – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Alexander Blye – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38790004   NAID File Unit: 38790001     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400354

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38790004

NAID File Unit: 38790001

Microform: M1817

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