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Lawton, Richard – Age 43, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Richard Lawton – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38801683   NAID File Unit: 38801681     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406066

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: brown

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38801683

NAID File Unit: 38801681

Microform: M1817

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