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Brooks, William – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Brooks – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38925153   NAID File Unit: 38925151     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445812

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 7, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: sandwick

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Talbot

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38925153

NAID File Unit: 38925151

Microform: M1817

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