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Graves, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Graves – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38959241   NAID File Unit: 38959238     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456217

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 23,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38959241

NAID File Unit: 38959238

Microform: M1817

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