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May, John – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John May – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38802890   NAID File Unit: 38802888     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406644

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 7, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Spartanburg

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38802890

NAID File Unit: 38802888

Microform: M1817

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