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Able, James – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

James Able – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38896658   NAID File Unit: 38896656     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19436547

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 29, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Marion

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38896658

NAID File Unit: 38896656

Microform: M1817

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