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Deford, Charles – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Charles Deford – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38794023   NAID File Unit: 38794021     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402238

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38794023

NAID File Unit: 38794021

Microform: M1817

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