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Roundtree, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Roundtree – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38807482   NAID File Unit: 38807480     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408859

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 21, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nelson

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Wilson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38807482

NAID File Unit: 38807480

Microform: M1817

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