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Field, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Field – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38795271   NAID File Unit: 38795269     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402781

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38795271

NAID File Unit: 38795269

Microform: M1817

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