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Gofkins, Ned – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Ned Gofkins – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38796465   NAID File Unit: 38796461     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19403243

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 7, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wooly

Record Info

NAID: 38796465

NAID File Unit: 38796461

Microform: M1817

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