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Coleman, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Coleman – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38792539   NAID File Unit: 38792537     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19401467

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Essex

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dk.

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38792539

NAID File Unit: 38792537

Microform: M1817

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