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Newman, John Edward – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Edward Newman – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38804307   NAID File Unit: 38804304     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19407406

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 24, 1864

Enlisted state: jamaica

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38804307

NAID File Unit: 38804304

Microform: M1817

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