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Adams, Elvira – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Elvira Adams – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38896704   NAID File Unit: 38896701     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19436596

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: camp nelson

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Woodford

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38896704

NAID File Unit: 38896701

Microform: M1817

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