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Felton, Gilbert – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Gilbert Felton – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38795117   NAID File Unit: 38795114     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402708

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HAMPTON

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Perquimans

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38795117

NAID File Unit: 38795114

Microform: M1817

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