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Land, John – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Land – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38801462   NAID File Unit: 38801458     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19405946

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: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38801462

NAID File Unit: 38801458

Microform: M1817

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