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Perkins, Grandy – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Grandy Perkins – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38805495   NAID File Unit: 38805493     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19407920

Company: D

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: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38805495

NAID File Unit: 38805493

Microform: M1817

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