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Beckdon, John F – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John F Beckdon – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38923888   NAID File Unit: 38923886     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445567

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 13,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Bedford

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: KINGSTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38923888

NAID File Unit: 38923886

Microform: M1817

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