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Clifton, Charles – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Charles Clifton – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38847576   NAID File Unit: 38847574     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19421357

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Carriage driver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38847576

NAID File Unit: 38847574

Microform: M1817

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