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Robinson, Preston – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Preston Robinson – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38864769   NAID File Unit: 38864767     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428365

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: White

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 38864769

NAID File Unit: 38864767

Microform: M1817

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