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Mooris, William – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Mooris – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38803942   NAID File Unit: 38803940     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19407171

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 3, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Tompkinsville

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Williamsburg

Occupation: Rope maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 38803942

NAID File Unit: 38803940

Microform: M1817

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