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Abel, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Joseph Abel – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38896615   NAID File Unit: 38896612     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19436513

Company: N

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 16,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 38896615

NAID File Unit: 38896612

Microform: M1817

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