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Russel, Britton – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Britton Russel – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38865131   NAID File Unit: 38865129     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428473

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Yazoo

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38865131

NAID File Unit: 38865129

Microform: M1817

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