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Serpus, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Henry Serpus – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38808346   NAID File Unit: 38808343     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19409218

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Surry

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dk.

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38808346

NAID File Unit: 38808343

Microform: M1817

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