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Elsey, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

John Elsey – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38850083   NAID File Unit: 38850080     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19422494

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38850083

NAID File Unit: 38850080

Microform: M1817

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