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Edwards, Peter – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Peter Edwards – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38794594   NAID File Unit: 38794592     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402438

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Edgecombe

Town born: 

Occupation: B-Smith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38794594

NAID File Unit: 38794592

Microform: M1817

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