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Bright, James – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James Bright – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38790550   NAID File Unit: 38790538     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400597

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Princess Anne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38790550

NAID File Unit: 38790538

Microform: M1817

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