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Forbes, Isaac – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Isaac Forbes – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38795463   NAID File Unit: 38795455     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402858

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Camden

Town born: 

Occupation: Servt.

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wooly

Record Info

NAID: 38795463

NAID File Unit: 38795455

Microform: M1817

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