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Harris, Knowledge – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Knowledge Harris – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38797643   NAID File Unit: 38797639     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19403951

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 7, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38797643

NAID File Unit: 38797639

Microform: M1817

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