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Holts, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Richard Holts – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38798835   NAID File Unit: 38798833     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404451

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 13, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Newport News

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38798835

NAID File Unit: 38798833

Microform: M1817

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