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Harris, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

John Harris – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38960155   NAID File Unit: 38960152     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456451

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16, 1865

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

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Occupation: Farmhand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38960155

NAID File Unit: 38960152

Microform: M1817

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