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Sterritt, John – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Sterritt – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38918049   NAID File Unit: 38918046     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443698

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 20, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Owensboro

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Hancock

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38918049

NAID File Unit: 38918046

Microform: M1817

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