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Wells, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Wells – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38812742   NAID File Unit: 38812740     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411246

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 17, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BUFFALO

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PETERSBURG

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38812742

NAID File Unit: 38812740

Microform: M1817

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