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Brinkly, John – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Brinkly – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38790645   NAID File Unit: 38790643     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400576

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 22, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BROOKLYN

Residence

State born: West Indies

County born: 

Town born: West Indies

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38790645

NAID File Unit: 38790643

Microform: M1817

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