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Hopkins, James – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James Hopkins – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38798878   NAID File Unit: 38798876     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404460

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Accomack

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38798878

NAID File Unit: 38798876

Microform: M1817

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