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Gordon, Edward – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Edward Gordon – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38824672   NAID File Unit: 38824670     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19414053

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38824672

NAID File Unit: 38824670

Microform: M1817

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