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Humphries, Samuel B – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Samuel B Humphries – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38799127   NAID File Unit: 38799123     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404759

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: carrituck

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38799127

NAID File Unit: 38799123

Microform: M1817

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