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Phillips, John W – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John W Phillips – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38805616   NAID File Unit: 38805613     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408036

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Eastern Shore

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38805616

NAID File Unit: 38805613

Microform: M1817

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