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Pitt, Edward R – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Edward R Pitt – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38805822   NAID File Unit: 38805820     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408141

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38805822

NAID File Unit: 38805820

Microform: M1817

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