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Davis, Augustus – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Augustus Davis – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38793681   NAID File Unit: 38793679     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402030

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: PHILADELPHIA

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38793681

NAID File Unit: 38793679

Microform: M1817

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