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Sumpter, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

John Sumpter – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38970647   NAID File Unit: 38970645     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458445

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 22, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

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

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38970647

NAID File Unit: 38970645

Microform: M1817

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