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Fay, Sampson – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Sampson Fay – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38823211   NAID File Unit: 38823208     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413864

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Duplin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38823211

NAID File Unit: 38823208

Microform: M1817

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