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Ferby, John – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

John Ferby – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38823276   NAID File Unit: 38823274     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413873

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22,

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: [illegible]

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38823276

NAID File Unit: 38823274

Microform: M1817

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