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Young, James – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James Young – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815703   NAID File Unit: 38815700     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19412217

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38815703

NAID File Unit: 38815700

Microform: M1817

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