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West, David – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

David West – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38812852   NAID File Unit: 38812850     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411307

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Buffalo

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38812852

NAID File Unit: 38812850

Microform: M1817

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