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Gaines, Morris – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Morris Gaines – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38796047   NAID File Unit: 38796043     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19403104

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Burlington

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38796047

NAID File Unit: 38796043

Microform: M1817

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