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Lawrence, James – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James Lawrence – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38801637   NAID File Unit: 38801633     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406062

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 19, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW ORLEANS

Occupation: Mason

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38801637

NAID File Unit: 38801633

Microform: M1817

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