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Laster, Edward – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Edward Laster – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38801542   NAID File Unit: 38801538     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406077

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hampton

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Gates

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38801542

NAID File Unit: 38801538

Microform: M1817

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