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Smith, Frederick – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Frederick Smith – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38809271   NAID File Unit: 38809269     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19409749

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 7, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38809271

NAID File Unit: 38809269

Microform: M1817

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