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Staples, Robert – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Robert Staples – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38970224   NAID File Unit: 38970221     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458301

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 13, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Henderson

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38970224

NAID File Unit: 38970221

Microform: M1817

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