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Franklin, Charles – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Charles Franklin – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38795716   NAID File Unit: 38795714     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19403014

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 21, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Taylors Island

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38795716

NAID File Unit: 38795714

Microform: M1817

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