William Grain – 1st US Colored Cavalry
NAID: 38796704 NAID File Unit: 38796702 Microform: M1817
Military Service
Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry
Regiment: 1 cavalry
ID: 19403469
Company: E
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: December 3, 1864
Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: Newport News
Residence
State born: Virginia (Va.)
County born: Sussex
Town born:
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 22
Height: 5’ 8“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38796704
NAID File Unit: 38796702
Microform: M1817
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