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Bridgewater, Nelson – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Nelson Bridgewater – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38899256   NAID File Unit: 38899254     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437452

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 5,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

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

County born: Green

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38899256

NAID File Unit: 38899254

Microform: M1817

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