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Copeland, John T – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

John T Copeland – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38820589   NAID File Unit: 38820586     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413392

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: SUFFOLK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38820589

NAID File Unit: 38820586

Microform: M1817

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