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Holmes, Charles – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Charles Holmes – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38798720   NAID File Unit: 38798716     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404400

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: King And Queen

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38798720

NAID File Unit: 38798716

Microform: M1817

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