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Abel, Fletcher – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Fletcher Abel – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38896594   NAID File Unit: 38896591     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19436557

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Lebanon

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38896594

NAID File Unit: 38896591

Microform: M1817

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