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West, Sanco – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Sanco West – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38870679   NAID File Unit: 38870677     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19430360

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Haines Bluff

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Holmes

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38870679

NAID File Unit: 38870677

Microform: M1817

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