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Gordon, Edward F – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Edward F Gordon – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38796594   NAID File Unit: 38796592     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19403355

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: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Light (Lt or Li)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38796594

NAID File Unit: 38796592

Microform: M1817

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