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Joe, Willis – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Willis Joe – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38799725   NAID File Unit: 38799723     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19404994

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: S. Hampton

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 4’ 11“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38799725

NAID File Unit: 38799723

Microform: M1817

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