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Gordon, William – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Gordon – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38796677   NAID File Unit: 38796673     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19403460

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: [blank]

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38796677

NAID File Unit: 38796673

Microform: M1817

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