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Colding, Charles – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Charles Colding – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38792433   NAID File Unit: 38792431     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19401499

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: SUFFOLK

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38792433

NAID File Unit: 38792431

Microform: M1817

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