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Hughes, Robert – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Robert Hughes – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38799038   NAID File Unit: 38799036     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404537

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: August 20, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ft. Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: HAMPTON

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38799038

NAID File Unit: 38799036

Microform: M1817

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