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Burnside, William – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Burnside – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38926016   NAID File Unit: 38926014     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446054

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 11, 1864

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Residence

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

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38926016

NAID File Unit: 38926014

Microform: M1817

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