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Harris, John – Age 20, Year: 1861 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

John Harris – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38960146   NAID File Unit: 38960144     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456448

Company: F

Year: 1861

Year Enlisted: 1861

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 30, 1861

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

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

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38960146

NAID File Unit: 38960144

Microform: M1817

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