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Bates, Peter J – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Peter J Bates – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38923810   NAID File Unit: 38923807     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445521

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Gardner

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Driver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38923810

NAID File Unit: 38923807

Microform: M1817

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