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Grissom, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Grissom – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38797243   NAID File Unit: 38797239     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19403758

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38797243

NAID File Unit: 38797239

Microform: M1817

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