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Laster, Jacob – Age 39, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Jacob Laster – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38801565   NAID File Unit: 38801563     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406079

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HAMPTON

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: AUGUSTA

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38801565

NAID File Unit: 38801563

Microform: M1817

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