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Alexander, William – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Alexander – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38922982   NAID File Unit: 38922980     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445251

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 20, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 73/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38922982

NAID File Unit: 38922980

Microform: M1817

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