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Edwards, Giles – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Giles Edwards – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38822770   NAID File Unit: 38822767     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413825

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: fort monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: NEWBERN

Occupation: Svt.

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38822770

NAID File Unit: 38822767

Microform: M1817

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