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Cradle, Abraham – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Abraham Cradle – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38793232   NAID File Unit: 38793230     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19401867

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Hyde

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38793232

NAID File Unit: 38793230

Microform: M1817

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