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Major, John – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Major – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38802501   NAID File Unit: 38802499     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406552

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: fort monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Svt.

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38802501

NAID File Unit: 38802499

Microform: M1817

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