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Edwards, Ambus – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Ambus Edwards – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38794503   NAID File Unit: 38794501     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402426

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hausemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38794503

NAID File Unit: 38794501

Microform: M1817

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