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Grain, William – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

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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