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Burtshorn, Joseph – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Joseph Burtshorn – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38791212   NAID File Unit: 38791210     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400894

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: BALTIMORE

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38791212

NAID File Unit: 38791210

Microform: M1817

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