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Shears, London – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

London Shears – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38808446   NAID File Unit: 38808443     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19409233

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Currituck

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38808446

NAID File Unit: 38808443

Microform: M1817

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