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Porter, Samuel – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Porter – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38863205   NAID File Unit: 38863203     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19427836

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38863205

NAID File Unit: 38863203

Microform: M1817

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