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Nicholson, Lazarus – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Lazarus Nicholson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38804500   NAID File Unit: 38804498     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19407538

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 9,

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: servt.

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: wooly

Record Info

NAID: 38804500

NAID File Unit: 38804498

Microform: M1817

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