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Briscoe, Joshua – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Joshua Briscoe – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38899346   NAID File Unit: 38899343     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437429

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: Mercer

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38899346

NAID File Unit: 38899343

Microform: M1817

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