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Brown, Oliver – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Oliver Brown – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38925570   NAID File Unit: 38925568     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445972

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cambridge

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38925570

NAID File Unit: 38925568

Microform: M1817

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