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Joins, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Joins – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38800345   NAID File Unit: 38800343     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19405387

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Drammerton

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38800345

NAID File Unit: 38800343

Microform: M1817

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