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Morris, William R – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William R Morris – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38803896   NAID File Unit: 38803893     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19407154

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38803896

NAID File Unit: 38803893

Microform: M1817

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