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Elliott, William – Age 56, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Elliott – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38794742   NAID File Unit: 38794740     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402534

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Surry

Town born: 

Occupation: Waterman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 56

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Record Info

NAID: 38794742

NAID File Unit: 38794740

Microform: M1817

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