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Burgess, Adolphus – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Adolphus Burgess – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38791151   NAID File Unit: 38791149     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400818

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 2, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: New Berne

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38791151

NAID File Unit: 38791149

Microform: M1817

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