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Caperon, Napoleon – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Napoleon Caperon – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38791647   NAID File Unit: 38791644     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19401078

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Princess Anne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38791647

NAID File Unit: 38791644

Microform: M1817

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