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Colwell, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

John Colwell – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38848041   NAID File Unit: 38848039     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19421613

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW ORLEANS

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38848041

NAID File Unit: 38848039

Microform: M1817

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