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Barren, Elijah H – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Elijah H Barren – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38923688   NAID File Unit: 38923686     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445447

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1864

Enlisted state: [blank]

Enlisted county: Dorchester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Charleston

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38923688

NAID File Unit: 38923686

Microform: M1817

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