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Sales, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Sales – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38807666   NAID File Unit: 38807664     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408879

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 16, 1864

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Steward

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Quadroon

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38807666

NAID File Unit: 38807664

Microform: M1817

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