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Holmes, John – Age 29, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Holmes – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38798774   NAID File Unit: 38798772     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404405

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 9, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Tarrytown

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38798774

NAID File Unit: 38798772

Microform: M1817

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