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Bridges, Thomas – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Thomas Bridges – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38899216   NAID File Unit: 38899213     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437374

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 7 Dist

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38899216

NAID File Unit: 38899213

Microform: M1817

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