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Laughton, Albert – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Albert Laughton – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38801588   NAID File Unit: 38801586     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406082

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Lightish

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38801588

NAID File Unit: 38801586

Microform: M1817

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