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Boss, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James Boss – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38790255   NAID File Unit: 38790253     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400430

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38790255

NAID File Unit: 38790253

Microform: M1817

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