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Cuffy, Mathias – Age 36, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Mathias Cuffy – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38793456   NAID File Unit: 38793454     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19401926

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38793456

NAID File Unit: 38793454

Microform: M1817

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