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Graves, Willis – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Willis Graves – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38959257   NAID File Unit: 38959254     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456223

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38959257

NAID File Unit: 38959254

Microform: M1817

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