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Sparrow, Edward – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Edward Sparrow – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38810065   NAID File Unit: 38810062     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19410147

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWPORT NEWS

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Elizabeth City

Town born: 

Occupation: Gentleman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38810065

NAID File Unit: 38810062

Microform: M1817

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