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Mooris, William – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Mooris – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38803924   NAID File Unit: 38803921     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19407165

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: light

Eye color: brown

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38803924

NAID File Unit: 38803921

Microform: M1817

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