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Leroyal, Matthew – Age 47, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Matthew Leroyal – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38801840   NAID File Unit: 38801838     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406145

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: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Chesterfield

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 47

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38801840

NAID File Unit: 38801838

Microform: M1817

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