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Jones, Alfred – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Alfred Jones – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38800440   NAID File Unit: 38800436     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19405357

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Elizabeth City

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38800440

NAID File Unit: 38800436

Microform: M1817

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