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Tompkins, Beverly – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Beverly Tompkins – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38811319   NAID File Unit: 38811317     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19410690

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Yorktown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: King William

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38811319

NAID File Unit: 38811317

Microform: M1817

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