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Chavis, Archie – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Archie Chavis – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38847347   NAID File Unit: 38847344     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19421242

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hines

Town born: 

Occupation: House-servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38847347

NAID File Unit: 38847344

Microform: M1817

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