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Tyler, John – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Tyler – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38811636   NAID File Unit: 38811634     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19410851

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 3, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Columbia

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38811636

NAID File Unit: 38811634

Microform: M1817

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