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Russell, Jerry – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Jerry Russell – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38807561   NAID File Unit: 38807559     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408842

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pasquotank

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38807561

NAID File Unit: 38807559

Microform: M1817

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