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Bright, Miles – Age 49, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Miles Bright – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38790558   NAID File Unit: 38790555     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400554

Company: H,1

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: N News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: norfolk

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 49

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38790558

NAID File Unit: 38790555

Microform: M1817

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