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Washington, Phelan – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Phelan Washington – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38812407   NAID File Unit: 38812405     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411159

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Yorktown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Matthews

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38812407

NAID File Unit: 38812405

Microform: M1817

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