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Cairo, Landon – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Landon Cairo – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38846683   NAID File Unit: 38846680     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19421017

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Davidson

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38846683

NAID File Unit: 38846680

Microform: M1817

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