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Meredith, David – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

David Meredith – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38803331   NAID File Unit: 38803329     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19406917

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hanover

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38803331

NAID File Unit: 38803329

Microform: M1817

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