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Brown, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Brown – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38791008   NAID File Unit: 38791006     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400738

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BUFFALO

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38791008

NAID File Unit: 38791006

Microform: M1817

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