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Combe, William – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

William Combe – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38820330   NAID File Unit: 38820327     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413348

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1,

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Williston

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38820330

NAID File Unit: 38820327

Microform: M1817

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