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Simpson, Miles – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Miles Simpson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38808829   NAID File Unit: 38808827     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19409428

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38808829

NAID File Unit: 38808827

Microform: M1817

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