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Brittain, Albert – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Albert Brittain – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38845797   NAID File Unit: 38845795     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19420631

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Holly Springs

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38845797

NAID File Unit: 38845795

Microform: M1817

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