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Franklin, Edward – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Edward Franklin – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38795733   NAID File Unit: 38795731     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19403020

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38795733

NAID File Unit: 38795731

Microform: M1817

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