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Brooms, John – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Brooms – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38925170   NAID File Unit: 38925168     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445817

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38925170

NAID File Unit: 38925168

Microform: M1817

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