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West, Elisha – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Elisha West – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38870586   NAID File Unit: 38870584     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19430339

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Skipwith's Landing

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38870586

NAID File Unit: 38870584

Microform: M1817

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