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Edmonds, William – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Edmonds – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38794474   NAID File Unit: 38794472     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402467

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 17, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Troy

Residence

State born: New Brunswick

County born: 

Town born: St. Johns

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38794474

NAID File Unit: 38794472

Microform: M1817

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