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Tow, Elijah – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Elijah Tow – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38839818   NAID File Unit: 38839815     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19417988

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: fort monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Cummins

Town born: 

Occupation: Engineer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38839818

NAID File Unit: 38839815

Microform: M1817

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