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Yorks, William H – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William H Yorks – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815577   NAID File Unit: 38815574     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19412149

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 9, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: POUGHKEEPSIE

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: TRENTON

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 38815577

NAID File Unit: 38815574

Microform: M1817

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