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Beckett, William – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Beckett – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38923951   NAID File Unit: 38923948     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445548

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lynn

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38923951

NAID File Unit: 38923948

Microform: M1817

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