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Holloway, Cupid – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Cupid Holloway – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38798698   NAID File Unit: 38798696     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404393

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: York

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38798698

NAID File Unit: 38798696

Microform: M1817

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