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Bright, William – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Bright – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38790604   NAID File Unit: 38790601     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400566

Company: G

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: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: south end

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38790604

NAID File Unit: 38790601

Microform: M1817

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