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Holmes, James H – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James H Holmes – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38798752   NAID File Unit: 38798750     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404403

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 7, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: goshen

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW BRUNSWICK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38798752

NAID File Unit: 38798750

Microform: M1817

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