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Copeland, John – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

John Copeland – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38820577   NAID File Unit: 38820574     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413382

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38820577

NAID File Unit: 38820574

Microform: M1817

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