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McGuire, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James McGuire – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38803022   NAID File Unit: 38803020     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406728

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWPORT NEWS

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38803022

NAID File Unit: 38803020

Microform: M1817

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