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Carter, Silas – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Silas Carter – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38819550   NAID File Unit: 38819548     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413221

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: March 17, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington City

Occupation: waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Mullatto

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38819550

NAID File Unit: 38819548

Microform: M1817

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