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Metcalf, Troy – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Troy Metcalf – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38860576   NAID File Unit: 38860574     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19426826

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Skipwith's Landing

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38860576

NAID File Unit: 38860574

Microform: M1817

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