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Lester, Nathan – Age 30, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Nathan Lester – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38963491   NAID File Unit: 38963488     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457074

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Henderson

Enlisted town: Henderson

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38963491

NAID File Unit: 38963488

Microform: M1817

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