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Bliss, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Bliss – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38924460   NAID File Unit: 38924458     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445650

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: May 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ATHOL

Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

County born: 

Town born: EAST GREENWICH

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: hazel

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38924460

NAID File Unit: 38924458

Microform: M1817

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