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Beal, William – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Beal – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38923850   NAID File Unit: 38923847     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445489

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: West Indies

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38923850

NAID File Unit: 38923847

Microform: M1817

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